Honoring Deb Cole: A Decade of Dedication and a Million-Dollar Milestone for Prevention
Over 12 years, Deb Cole has raised over $1 million for breast cancer prevention through her annual New England Peaks for Prevention.
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30 Years Hiking and Honoring My Sister
For over 30 years, I’ve hiked and raised over $260,000 in tribute to my sister, who passed at 35 due to breast cancer.
I Climbed Mt. Shasta for Breast Cancer Prevention
If you want to help make sure fewer people—men and women, including yourself and your loved ones—never have to go through this, support Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP.org). They’re an amazing group working to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. Please join me in spreading the word and helping the cause.
Male Breast Cancer: One Guy’s Story
If you want to help make sure fewer people—men and women, including yourself and your loved ones—never have to go through this, support Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP.org). They’re an amazing group working to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. Please join me in spreading the word and helping the cause.
Black History Month – A Time to Celebrate and Reflect
Explore the roots of Black History Month and how it intersects with environmental justice and racially-bound health disparities. Also, get educational resources on fighting racial inequality and reducing breast cancer risk for all.
BCPP Love Stories
Cancer touches all of us. It binds us together through the tough times. And often, it creates everlasting relationships filled with love. Read below to feel inspired or shed a tear of joy from these warm-hearted stories of friendship and family from BCPP’s community members.
Protecting Families from Toxics Led Me to BCPP
The idea of embarking on an arduous climb was laughable. But the cause hit close to home, having witnessed the trials of three friends and family members currently in the breast cancer battle. Despite my reservations and lack of physical prowess, the pull to participate was strong. Seeking a reality check, I turned to my husband, expecting a dose of reason. “I think you should do it!” he replied.
From Sofa to Summit: A Journey Beyond the Mountain
The idea of embarking on an arduous climb was laughable. But the cause hit close to home, having witnessed the trials of three friends and family members currently in the breast cancer battle. Despite my reservations and lack of physical prowess, the pull to participate was strong. Seeking a reality check, I turned to my husband, expecting a dose of reason. “I think you should do it!” he replied.
A father’s journey to prevent cancer and protect his daughter
It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since I first saw the majestic Mount Shasta. Back then, I did not know what Mount Shasta would come to symbolize for me. But in 2018, climbing Mount Shasta became my way of giving back to an organization, a community, and a dream.
Honoring Nancy Evans
Nancy Evans was a remarkable figure whose many contributions left a lasting legacy in the fields of breast cancer prevention and environmental health. With her passing on June 11, 2023, the breast cancer prevention community mourns the loss of a dedicated health science writer, breast cancer survivor, and passionate activist. Nancy’s work as a pioneer in the environmental health movement revolutionized and shaped the mission of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP).