for everyone who has helped make a positive difference in the lives impacted by breast cancer and for the support of our community!
“Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives impacted by breast cancer and bring awareness through our efforts.” Since forming this team in 2008, nearly $500,000 has been contributed for breast cancer needs!
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year.
On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
Over 3.1 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today!
October was a busy month for Team Breast Friends! Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important time for us and we are truly grateful for everyone who helped bring awareness and support to those affected by breast cancer in the Corridor. Here is a look back Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019. Thursday, 10/3/19 Tipton High…
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Kimberly Ivester of the Nassif Community Care Center in Cedar Rapids talks about the impact that Team Breast Friends has had on the local community. Team Breast Friends (TBF) has partnered with the Nassif Community Cancer Center for the past four years to assist local breast cancer patients in their journey to survivorship. This assistance…
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When faced with adversity, heroes transform difficult experiences into change for those in need. This is exactly what Team Breast Friends (TBF) board member and breast cancer survivor Gail Maher has done and continues to do through her volunteer work with TBF, which aids cancer patients in the Corridor. A five-year breast cancer survivor, Gail…
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