The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester’s mission is to provide support to those touched by a diagnosis of breast cancer, to make access to information and care a priority through education and advocacy, and to empower women and men to participate fully in decisions relating to breast cancer.

Description:
The Breast Cancer Coalition is a community-based organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer through action and advocacy. We formally organized as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization in 1997. We are a member organization of the National Breast Cancer Coalition and of the New York State Breast Cancer Network. We are the only full scope, independently operated, organization focused specifically on breast cancer in the Greater Rochester Region. Our Board of Directors, comprised of women and men from throughout Monroe County, meets monthly at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester Center.

We are a diverse group of breast cancer advocates. We are survivors, thrivers, warriors, and activists. We are not victims or sufferers of breast cancer. We are women, men, families, partners, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and others dedicated to our mission. Presently, we have four staff members, including our Executive Director, who work with the BCCR’s Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Committee members. The Center also utilizes many volunteers. We could not accomplish all that we do without the support of the many wonderful people who call the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester their home.

History:
Breast Cancer is a serious health problem in New York State, with more than 12,000 new cases and 3,500 deaths reported each year. Breast cancer represents over 28% of all malignancies among women. It is the number one cause of cancer deaths in women between the ages of 20 and 54. At this time, one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Currently, Monroe County ranks among the highest for all new diagnoses of breast cancer in New York State. This high rate of breast cancer and the high mortality rate for women, especially younger and minority women, has motivated us to become educated about this disease so that we, in turn, can educate others. We are further motivated by a concern for the future health of our daughters, granddaughters, sisters, mothers and friends.

Contact people:

Holly Anderson, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Barb Pifer, Office Manager, (phone), (email) Tracy Brown, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

840 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 (See a map)

Directions:

Our Center is conveniently located within the City of Rochester’s urban art trail “Art Walk” and is easily accessed by public transportation. We are on the north side of University Avenue between Culver Road and Goodman Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A,   Walk distance (in minutes): N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: 820 University Avenue, <1 minute minute walk

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