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June 01, 2023

USPSTF’s mammography screening guideline changes
Posted on June 1, 2023 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager We know many Breast Cancer Action members had questions about the recently released proposed changes to the USPSTF's mammography screening guidelines. And we want to be sure you saw our [...] READ MORE

May 24, 2023

Heather’s picks for Drawing the Connections 2023
Posted on May 24, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Social Justice + Health Justice + Art = our fav artwork from Drawing the Connections! I am so excited to share our curated collection of artwork with you at Breast Cancer Action’s virtual c [...] READ MORE

May 20, 2023

You’re the first to know – tickets are available!
Posted on May 20, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Tickets for this year’s Drawing the Connections Virtual Community Gathering are now available! Reserve your (virtual) seat TODAY and join us in this celebration of health justice and a [...] READ MORE

May 18, 2023

We show up for each other
Posted on May 18, 2023 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director It’s me again, Heather Perkins with Breast Cancer Action. Activists – I needed my community thirteen years ago when I faced a breast cancer diagnosis – and my community showed up. Today – someon [...] READ MORE

May 15, 2023

Everyone’s fav art event is here!
Posted on May 15, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager What are you doing Tuesday, June 13? We hope you’ll be spending it with us, soaking in the joy, creativity, and vibrancy of BCAction’s favorite art-focused event – Drawing the Conne [...] READ MORE

May 13, 2023

A world where people and communities can thrive, because they are free from breast cancer
Posted on May 13, 2023 By KR, Executive Director Thank you BCAction Community! We remain grassroots and people-powered because you continue to take action with us! This is KR, Executive Director for Breast Cancer Action. Earlier this week you received [...] READ MORE

May 09, 2023

Cancer sucks. But know this…
Posted on May 9, 2023 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director You are a fierce and fabulous human. Your unique being makes a difference in the lives of others and I am thankful for you! I know that cancer steals moments. Breast cancer should not be the [...] READ MORE

May 06, 2023

Monthly update: our legislative advocacy
Posted on May 6, 2023 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager Breast cancer activism goes beyond holding pink ribbon marketing culture accountable in October, and extends throughout the year. It also means connecting the dots between our three core [...] READ MORE

May 04, 2023

Submission Deadline Extended!
Posted on May 4, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager What we’ve learned from preparing for our event Drawing the Connections is this: the Breast Cancer Action community is full of powerful and passionate artists. From photography to collage to p [...] READ MORE

April 13, 2023

Spring events are heating up with Breast Cancer Action
Posted on April 13, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager You’re invited to TWO upcoming Breast Cancer Action events this May and June – join us as these events are heating up! The 19th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Luncheon Friday, May 5th [...] READ MORE

March 30, 2023

What do train derailments & fuels from plastics have in common
Posted on March 30, 2023 By Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager and Program Officer Actions speak louder than words. In our latest blog post, “The Latest Train Derailment, Chevron, the EPA—and Breast Cancer,” I discuss the Environmental Protection Agenc [...] READ MORE

March 16, 2023

Making it easy to follow legislation: what you need to know about SB 252
Posted on March 16, 2023 By Haleemah Atobilye, Program Manager On February 6th, BCAction became the first breast cancer organization to join the California Fossil Fuel Divestment Coalition. The Coalition is comprised of organizations that support SB [...] READ MORE

March 07, 2023

Plans for our 3rd annual art auction are underway!
Posted on March 7, 2023 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Please join us in uplifting art and activism at our 3rd annual art auction fundraiser, Drawing the Connections. Planning is underway for our June event and we want you to submit your art [...] READ MORE

February 09, 2023

Join us in demanding a cap on Big Oil’s greed—protect public health!
Posted on February 9, 2023 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager Big Oil isn’t just price gouging — they’re using windfall profits to buy ballot initiatives and overturn vital health protections.  Due to the current oil and gas monopoly controlled by f [...] READ MORE

January 26, 2023

ACTION ALERT: Stop Big Oil from subverting democracy!
Posted on January 26, 2023 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager Fossil fuel companies have amassed enormous profits at the expense of public health and our environment, particularly in recent months. Californians pay significantly more for gas than [...] READ MORE

January 24, 2023

Congress Passes the Lymphedema Treatment Act!
Posted on January 24, 2023 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager It took twelve years but you helped make it happen! The Lymphedema Treatment Act was first introduced into Congress in 2010 and on the 23rd of December 2022, it [...] READ MORE

January 07, 2023

Thank you for supporting Breast Cancer Action this year
Posted on January 7, 2023 By KR, Executive Director Thank you, BCAction Community! We are successful because you choose to invest in the work to address and end breast cancer. Together you helped raise over $80,000 to support our unique and vital pr [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2022

Last chance in 2022!
Posted on December 31, 2022 By KR, Executive Director Thank you to everyone who’s invested in Breast Cancer Action’s cause and purpose. We remain grassroots and people–powered because of YOU – our community.  Your investment to BCAction moves us toward [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2022

We need your support going into 2023
Posted on December 31, 2022 By KR, Executive Director As I look back at the last year, I am proud of all we’ve accomplished together. However, there is so much more to be done to achieve health justice for all people at risk of and living with breast c [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2022

You are the reason we do what we do
Posted on December 31, 2022 By KR, Executive Director We are grassroots and people-powered.  Stand together with our nationwide community of activists to help us achieve health justice for all people at risk of and living with breast cancer. Breast C [...] READ MORE

December 29, 2022

Why I Support Breast Cancer Action
Posted on December 29, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Our members know that they can trust Breast Cancer Action to provide a health justice lens on issues relevant to the breast cancer community. Dr. Sherryl Kleinman has supported BCAction’s m [...] READ MORE

December 27, 2022

SABCS 2022 Overview
Posted on December 27, 2022 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager We sent 5 members of our small but mighty team to this year’s SABCS – and now we’re reporting back to you. The BCAction team attended this year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SAB [...] READ MORE

December 22, 2022

Prioritize people over profits in your end of year giving
Posted on December 22, 2022 By KR, Executive Director Breast Cancer Action provides evidence-based information and resources from our experienced, compassionate staff, available at no cost to anyone who needs it. Make your year-end donation today so [...] READ MORE

December 20, 2022

A year of evolution and growth that you made possible
Posted on December 20, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Thank you for your part in our work to address and end breast cancer. This year when we surveyed our community of members, we learned that two-thirds of the respondents have had breast c [...] READ MORE

December 17, 2022

Our values – outlined one by one
Posted on December 17, 2022 By KR, Executive Director There are glaring disparities in rates of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and mortality–and this is unacceptable. And this is why health justice values will always guide our radical work, to a [...] READ MORE

December 15, 2022

Your investment supports what is possible
Posted on December 15, 2022 By KR, Executive Director This has been another powerful year for Breast Cancer Action, and we want to close out 2022 by sharing what we achieved together:  We launched our 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan, “Our 5-Year Stra [...] READ MORE

December 06, 2022

With one easy step, you can help pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act!
Posted on December 6, 2022 By Haleemah Atobiloye Some good news: on the 17th of November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lymphedema Treatment Act! This bill rightfully ensures Medicare coverage of doctor-prescribed compression garments [...] READ MORE

December 02, 2022

#SABCS2022 from a health justice perspective
Posted on December 2, 2022 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) brings together researchers, clinical practitioners, advocacy groups, and patients to discuss the latest and emerging breast cancer research [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2022

Thank you to our nationwide BCAction community!
Posted on November 30, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Thank you, BCAction Community! Your #GivingTuesday support is an investment in the health and wellbeing of our communities. #Giving Tuesday is one day of collective global philanthropy. But [...] READ MORE

November 29, 2022

Join Stacey today on #GivingTuesday
Posted on November 29, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director You have until the end of the day to support Breast Cancer Action's vital work during this global day of giving - please join us! The video below illuminates the reasons why Stacey, our [...] READ MORE

November 29, 2022

Hear CoCo’s story and her personal connection to BCAction
Posted on November 29, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director As you know, #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to support a cause that brings more meaning to your life. Watch the video link below to learn why CoCo, our Internal Affairs Board Chair and [...] READ MORE

November 29, 2022

Today! #GivingTuesday – the day to gift in meaningful action with BCAction
Posted on November 29, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Opportunity is gifted to us today. Today is #GivingTuesday, the day designed to collectively invest and give voice to causes that connect us with purpose and inspire us to act.  We [...] READ MORE

November 28, 2022

Countdown to Collective Generosity
November 28, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. A day designed to take collective action. As you decide how to invest your time, talent, and money, we encourage you to also plan how to expand the reach of your [...] READ MORE

November 23, 2022

Celebrating our BCAction Program Leadership
November 23, 2022 By KR, Executive Director We’re celebrating and recognizing staff transitions, as we welcome new Program Manager Haleemah Atobiloye!  Haleemah started with the BCAction team in September and supported our October Think Before You Pin [...] READ MORE

November 21, 2022

Save The Date – Giving Tuesday
Posted on November 21, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Giving Tuesday is November 29!  Our shared connection to Breast Cancer Action’s mission drives our determination and our work forward, until we address and end breast cancer. Giving Tu [...] READ MORE

November 10, 2022

FACT SHEET ALERT: The Climate Crisis and Breast Cancer
Posted on November 10, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Right now over 40,000 attendees, including 100 heads of state and world leaders, are gathering for COP27, the climate implementation summit held this year in Egypt. If we’re going to derail gl [...] READ MORE

October 31, 2022

The end of another October
Posted on October 31, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager & Program Officer We want to thank all of you who, even in the midst of the current societal uncertainty and concern, participated in this year's Think Before You Pink® campaign: A ( [...] READ MORE

October 25, 2022

Have you stood up to the Breast Cancer Industry this month?
Posted on October 25, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager This month, you have joined us as we recognized two decades of mobilizing people to think critically about pink ribbon marketing and culture. An Evolution: How has [...] READ MORE

October 21, 2022

Thank You for Joining Us at Radical Disruption Compassionate Resistance
Posted on October 21, 2022 By KR, Executive Director Huge & heartfelt appreciation to everyone who joined us at Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance. It was an engaging evening of stirring conversation and direct action. If you weren't [...] READ MORE

October 19, 2022

Action Alert! Think Before You Pink®: A(R)Evolution
Posted on October 19, 2022 By Haleemah Atobiloye It’s time to Think Before You Pink® and take action! Going beyond pink ribbon marketing, BCAction’s 2022 campaign, Think Before You Pink®: A (R)evolution, exposes the tenets of late-stage capitalism and t [...] READ MORE

October 17, 2022

Ready, set, bid!
Posted on October 15, 2022 By Katy Simon, Grassroots Fundraising and Development Assistant Our Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance online auction is now open! From today through Tuesday, October 25th, we are featuring an extensive variety [...] READ MORE

October 17, 2022

Countdown to the big event
Posted on October 17, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development Manager I can’t wait to see you tomorrow. Radical Disruption Compassionate Resistance is both an annual fundraiser and a space for our community of members to connect, engage, and take c [...] READ MORE

October 14, 2022

We can’t wait for October 18 – this is why…
Posted on October 14, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director On Tuesday, October 18th, we will gather to reflect on 20 years of Think Before You Pink® campaign actions and achievements. Together, we will hear from featured guest Tiah Tomlin-Harris [...] READ MORE

October 12, 2022

Access our newly-updated Think Before You Pink toolkit
Posted on October 12, 2022 By Haleemah Atobiloye, Program Manager How much money from each pink ribbon product sold goes toward breast cancer? Which breast cancer organization gets the donation, and what types of programs does this donation support? What [...] READ MORE

October 04, 2022

It’s October & we take action – Join Us
Posted on October 4, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager and Program Officer Ready to turn pink fatigue and frustration into action? Join us Tuesday, October 18, for our annual member connector and fundraiser event. 100% of proceeds support [...] READ MORE

October 01, 2022

Think Before You Pink: Capitalism & Breast Cancer
Posted on October 1, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Think Before You Pink®. 20 Years. An Evolution. A Revolution. Think Before You Pink® 2022 is here! Think Before You Pink: A (R)Evolution doesn’t just call out one egregious pink product. We’ [...] READ MORE

September 29, 2022

Must Watch: Video Explainer on Think Before You Pink®
Posted on September 29, 2022 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager In case you missed it, we wanted to be sure you saw this critical take on Think Before You Pink® from Blair Imani and her series, Smarter in Seconds. This video already [...] READ MORE

September 26, 2022

Who inspires us?
Posted on September 22, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Every day is a gift. It is important we take time to pause and reflect. Who inspires you? Who encourages you? The people who show up in your heart, mind, and life are the people who [...] READ MORE

September 14, 2022

Pinktober is coming…
Posted on September 14, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager and Program  20 years. 20 years! It was 20 years ago in October that we started Think Before You Pink®, ignited a movement, and changed the breast cancer landscape fo [...] READ MORE

September 13, 2022

Raise a ruckus with us on October 18
Posted on September 13, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Save the date! Please join us on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 from 5:30 – 6:30 PT / 7:30 – 8:30 CT / 8:30 – 9:30 ET for our annual virtual community member connector and fundraiser: Radic [...] READ MORE

September 08, 2022

Last chance to add your thoughts on BCAction’s survey
Posted on September 8, 2022 By Heather Perkins, Deputy Director Your voice matters to us. This survey could not have come at a better time. I started as Breast Cancer Action’s newest Deputy Director in July, and I am eager to get to know our community o [...] READ MORE

August 25, 2022

Reminder: We Want Your Feedback
Posted on August 25, 2022 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager Your input can make a real difference. Breast Cancer Action launched our community survey this month. In it, we’re asking questions about how you’d like us to be in relationship w [...] READ MORE

August 15, 2022

How the climate crisis intensifies the breast cancer crisis
Posted on August 15, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager The correlation between fossil fuels and breast cancer has been well documented and we’ve taken it a step further. As extreme weather events intensify as a result of [...] READ MORE

July 18, 2022

Welcome our Deputy Director Heather Perkins to the BCAction team!
Posted on July 18, 2022 By KR, Executive Director We are excited to announce she is joining the Breast Cancer Action team as our newest staff member and Deputy Director. Heather excels in her professional roles. She is a mission-driven nonprofit le [...] READ MORE

July 13, 2022

Boots on the Ground
Posted on July 8, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager As you know, Breast Cancer Action is unlike any other breast cancer organization. We’ve been the independent voice and rapid-response watchdog for the breast cancer resistance for more than 30 y [...] READ MORE

June 30, 2022

Roots to Leaves: Our strategic plan & where we’re headed
Posted on June 30, 2022 A message from KR and Zoë Christopher Earlier this month we released our 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan: A Radical Strategy for Addressing and Ending Breast Cancer Through a Health Justice Lens.” This is an opportune time to address [...] READ MORE

June 16, 2022

Thank you for an incredible evening of art-ivism
Posted on June 16, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development Manager Thank you for helping to make Tuesday night’s Drawing the Connections Community Gathering such a delightful evening! We had BCAction members from across the nation join us virtually, and our [...] READ MORE

June 13, 2022

One day left to get tickets – and two ways to support BCAction!
Posted on June 13, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development Manager The Drawing the Connections (virtual!) Community Gathering is TOMORROW night, June 14th at 4pm PT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET! This social justice themed art-ivist fundraiser offers you two ways to su [...] READ MORE

June 11, 2022

This is how we begin to build trust in science
Posted on June 11, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager In our latest podcast episode, we break down what it means to build trust in science. This episode covers the historical context of why certain communities don’t trust science, what is needed in o [...] READ MORE

June 04, 2022

You’re invited! To see these and other pieces at Drawing the Connections
Posted on June 4, 2022 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager I am passionate about Drawing the Connections because it provides an opportunity to support artists, to purchase artwork by exciting, values-aligned creators from across the nation [...] READ MORE

June 03, 2022

A radical strategy for addressing and ending breast cancer
Posted on June 2, 2022 By KR, Executive Director It's been long anticipated, and now it's in your hands. I am honored to debut our 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan, “A Radical Strategy for Addressing and Ending Breast Cancer Through a Health Justice Lens.” It [...] READ MORE

May 31, 2022

Join me LIVE on June 1st?
Posted on May 31, 2022 By KR, Executive Director I’m going LIVE tomorrow on our Instagram to talk about Breast Cancer Action’s upcoming event, Drawing the Connections. Drawing the Connections is both a virtual Community Gathering on Tuesday, June 14, an [...] READ MORE

May 24, 2022

I love these!
Posted on May 24, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager Art has always informed my work and my values. I look forward to sharing the curated collection of social justice and health justice-themed artwork with you at Breast [...] READ MORE

May 13, 2022

Two Events to Support Breast Cancer Action
Posted May 12, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Want to learn more about our critical work and support Breast Cancer Action? Join us for two powerful upcoming events: The 18th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benefit featuring the [...] READ MORE

May 05, 2022

New podcast episode, tune in!
Posted on May 5, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Stories play a powerful role in our culture and in social change because they connect our communities, inform and expand our perspective, and illuminate areas in need of change. Our newest podcast [...] READ MORE

May 02, 2022

Now Available: Tickets for Drawing the Connections!
Posted on May 2, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Tickets for Drawing the Connections 2022 Community Gathering are now available! Reserve your (virtual) seat TODAY and join us in this celebration of health justice and [...] READ MORE

April 28, 2022

Your support means so much
Posted on April 28, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team We want to say a big thank you to everyone who's donated in 2022 and to our Spring Fundraiser so far. It's with your ongoing support that we are able to do what we do best: work to address and [...] READ MORE

April 26, 2022

Personal care products shouldn’t cause health harms
Posted on April 26, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Companies continue to legally sell personal care products with chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health harms. Enough is enough. Cosmetic safety reform is long overdue. Now is your [...] READ MORE

April 21, 2022

Last chance to support our spring fundraiser
Posted on April 21, 2022 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Empty awareness is not going to solve the breast cancer crisis. We need systemic interventions to disrupt the inequities that directly influence the health, safety, and lives of our [...] READ MORE

April 16, 2022

We hold our leaders accountable
Posted on April 16, 2022 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager, and Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Now, more than ever, the breast cancer industry needs a strong, independent watchdog to make sure that the needs of people living with a [...] READ MORE

April 07, 2022

Your contributions support real people living with and at risk of breast cancer
Posted on April 7, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager, and Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager and Program Officer Donating to BCAction supports real people living with and at risk of breast cancer. Whether they’re looking for information about sc [...] READ MORE

April 05, 2022

The importance of restoring scientific integrity
Posted on April 5, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager What does scientific integrity mean for breast cancer? A LOT. All people deserve access to evidence-based, patient-centered information so they can fully engage in their healthcare and make [...] READ MORE

April 02, 2022

Pinkwashing does not end in October
Posted on April 2, 2022 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director When I was interviewed by Good Housekeeping Magazine, which has an estimated online reach of over 39 million, we at Breast Cancer Actoin saw it as an exceptional opportunity to normalize c [...] READ MORE

March 25, 2022

There’s still time
Posted on March 24, 2022 By The Breast Cancer Action Team There’s still time to submit a piece for our Drawing the Connections Art Auction and Fundraising Gala. We have received submissions in a variety of mediums – ceramics, photography, limited edi [...] READ MORE

March 21, 2022

Scientific integrity and breast cancer
Posted on March 21, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Breast cancer has become a political issue. One of the many ways it must be addressed is by ensuring that decisions made by federal agencies are based on scientific evidence free of partisan [...] READ MORE

March 10, 2022

Art is Activism
Posted on March 10, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development & Communications Associate We have already received several stunning works of art from Breast Cancer Action’s talented community of artists and activists. Now we need your contribution! We h [...] READ MORE

February 24, 2022

The 2nd annual Drawing the Connections is underway!
Posted on February 24, 2022 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate I am elated to announce that our art auction and fundraiser, Drawing the Connections, will be happening in June! Drawing the Connections highlights the intersections [...] READ MORE

February 07, 2022

Here’s a sneak peek of our strategic planning process!
Posted on February 5, 2022 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director We’re giving you a sneak peek into our strategic planning process with the unveiling of our illustrated graphic notes! We’re bold, unapologetic truthtellers, and our fearless approach and [...] READ MORE

February 04, 2022

Take action to stop fossil fuel dependence
Posted on February 3, 2022 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager This is an opportunity to take bold action to protect public health and our planet. To stop breast cancer before it starts, we must end our dependence on fossil [...] READ MORE

February 01, 2022

How do we honor Black history and experiences BEYOND February?
Posted on February 1, 2022 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager, and Krystal Redman, Executive Director How do we honor Black history and experiences beyond February? At Breast Cancer Action, we’re reflecting on the life of Henrietta Lacks, r [...] READ MORE

January 22, 2022

Take action for health justice
Posted on January 22, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Take action with us today and tell Congress that ALL people living with breast cancer deserve access to comprehensive treatment options, including lymphedema compression supplies. Within five [...] READ MORE

January 18, 2022

In memory and honor of…
Posted on January 18, 2022 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Every year, Breast Cancer Action receives hundreds of donations in memory of people we have lost, and in honor of the bold activists who work to address and end this disease. Thank you to [...] READ MORE

January 08, 2022

So many thanks!
Posted on January 8, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director After two weeks of rest and rejuvenation, we returned to the overwhelming generosity you demonstrated at the end of 2021. Thanks to you and Breast Cancer Action supporters nationwide, our [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2021

There are a few hours left to make your 2021 year-end gift
Posted on December 31, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Thank you to everyone who made a year-end donation to Breast Cancer Action! If you haven't yet, don't worry, there are still a few hours left to support our uncompromising [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2021

You made our year
Posted on December 31, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Today wraps up my first year as Executive Director of BCAction and I am hoping you will support this powerhouse of a team with a year-end donation. To say that I am proud of what we have [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2021

What being a watchdog means to us
Posted on December 31, 2021 The Breast Cancer Action Team What does it mean to be the breast cancer industry watchdog in 2021? This year, when it became clear the Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock was a potential nominee [...] READ MORE

December 29, 2021

To change the world, we need to start with ourselves
Posted on December 29, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Every time you’ve donated, taken action, or liked and shared a post you've played a role in achieving health justice for everyone at risk of and living with breast cancer. As we wrap up this y [...] READ MORE

December 21, 2021

We deserve to know the truth
Posted on December 21, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Our small but mighty team strives to counterbalance the hyped-up headlines and corporate influence in breast cancer reporting so that you can make the best decisions for your health. Our [...] READ MORE

December 17, 2021

An overview of #SABCS2021
Posted on December 17, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Breast cancer is a complex group of diseases that occur in a complex world.  And at Breast Cancer Action, we never shy away from asking critical questions about how issues of screening [...] READ MORE

December 16, 2021

BCAction’s Annual Report: YOU make our work possible
Posted on December 16, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager An Annual Report is about more than just outcomes. It’s about culture change. It’s about how we include communities most impacted by breast cancer. And it’s about how your supp [...] READ MORE

December 14, 2021

Anti-racism work is health justice
Posted on December 14, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Did you know that Black women are 42% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women? Or, that although Latinas have a lower incidence rate, they are 20% more likely to die than w [...] READ MORE

December 09, 2021

How Can We Grow Together?
Posted on December 9, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Right now is an exciting, emergent moment for Breast Cancer Action. This year, after honoring our 30th Anniversary in 2020, we began navigating our first full year as a virtual o [...] READ MORE

December 08, 2021

Act Now: Stop fossil fuel exposures
Posted on December 7, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager There are over 2 million Californians living next to toxic oil and gas drilling in their neighborhoods. This is 2 million Californians exposed to harmful chemicals that may increase breast ca [...] READ MORE

December 04, 2021

We’re bringing the science to you
Posted on December 4, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager Breast Cancer Action will be bringing our independent, watchdog perspective to the largest annual breast cancer conference in the world. Every December, the San Antonio Breast [...] READ MORE

December 01, 2021

BCAction appreciates you – today and every day
Posted on December 1, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Thank you to everyone who donated to our #GivingTuesday campaign yesterday! 155 people donated more than $25K in just one day, providing vital funding for our work to address and end the [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2021

It’s the final countdown to meet our match
Posted on November 30, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director There are just a few hours left to meet our ambitious $35k match goal on #GivingTuesday. We’re grateful to everyone who’s donated and to Lesbians for Good for providing the generous mat [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2021

Lesbians for Good supports our radical work
Posted on November 30, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team We have until the end of the day to meet our $35,000 match from Lesbians for Good. We’ve done it before and, with your help, we can do it again! Donate for #GivingTuesday now and DOUBLE y [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2021

After a weekend of corporate profiteering, use your voice to do some good
Posted on November 30, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director For #GivingTuesday, every dollar you donate to Breast Cancer Action today will be DOUBLED, thanks to the generosity of Lesbians for Good. But there's more! We've just added a new tool to [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2021

What makes us stand out on #GivingTuesday?
Posted on November 30, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Every dollar you donate to BCAction on #GivingTuesday will be DOUBLED thanks to Lesbians for Good, who will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $35,000! That means you can help us [...] READ MORE

November 29, 2021

I heard y’all know how to rise to a challenge
Posted on November 29, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director #GivingTuesday is tomorrow! And every dollar you donate tomorrow will be doubled thanks to Lesbians for Good’s generous $35,000 match. This is my first #GivingTuesday at BCAction [...] READ MORE

November 20, 2021

Ready, set, #GivingTuesday
Posted on November 20, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Once again, our friends at Lesbians for Good will match all gifts up to $35,000 on #GivingTuesday—November 30! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that rings in the holiday s [...] READ MORE

November 18, 2021

Have you heard about our next project?
Posted on November 18, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director A woman's risk of breast cancer, as well as the risk for her children and future generations, increases when emigrating from a country of low breast cancer incidence to the United [...] READ MORE

November 16, 2021

We’re in Truthout
Posted on November 16, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager Stop Banking on Breast Cancer continues to have a hard-hitting impact. Our letter on the campaign was published this weekend by the independent, social justice outlet T [...] READ MORE

November 13, 2021

Check out Radical Disruption Meets Stop Banking on Breast Cancer
Posted on November 13, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager We didn’t want you to miss the truth-telling panel from our event, Radical Disruption & Compassionate Resistance, so we’re bringing it to you in a podcast. We’ve received feedback that the [...] READ MORE

November 02, 2021

You were a part of something big
Posted on November 2, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Our community of fearless breast cancer activists sent over 1,000 letters to Susan G. Komen in October.  Thank you for joining us in collective action on our 2021 Think Before You Pink® ca [...] READ MORE

October 26, 2021

We need activists like you to take action
Posted on October 26, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team In the last week of Pinktober, we wanted to be sure you saw the most important action of our Think Before You Pink® campaign, and we are calling on you to take action today. Join us and email S [...] READ MORE

October 25, 2021

Everything you need right here!
Posted on October 25, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team As you know, in this year’s Think Before You Pink® campaign we’re calling out the Pink Ribbon Banking Program, a partnership between Susan G. Komen® and Bank of America. We're going back to the [...] READ MORE

October 21, 2021

The auction is not over yet!
Posted on October 21, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager We’ve extended the deadline for our Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance auction! Now you have until midnight PDT on Friday, October 22 to bid. If you missed this powerful event la [...] READ MORE

October 19, 2021

Banks and fossil fuel funding: a deeper dive
Posted on October 19, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Financial institutions have poured more than $3.6 trillion into fossil fuels in the last five years. Given the links between fossil fuels and increased breast cancer risk, it’s unacceptable f [...] READ MORE

October 15, 2021

Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance Thank You
Posted on October 15, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Huge, heartfelt appreciation to everyone who joined us on Tuesday night for an evening of stirring conversation and direct action at Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance. If [...] READ MORE

October 13, 2021

Take Action: Email Komen, demand divestment from pinkwashing
Posted on October 13, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager Last night activists from all across the country joined us at our annual event, Radical Disruption & Compassionate Resistance, to take collective action on this yea [...] READ MORE

October 12, 2021

Will we see you tonight?
Posted on October 12, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Tonight will be a unique opportunity to join over 100 members of our Breast Cancer Action community for some Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance! After an exhilarating conversation [...] READ MORE

October 09, 2021

The Tale of the Pinkwashing Partnership
Posted on October 9, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager The launch of our Think Before You Pink® campaign Stop Banking on Breast Cancer has been full of excitement on social media this week. We released a social media share graphic that laid bare wha [...] READ MORE

October 08, 2021

Ready. Set. Go bid!
Posted on October 8, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Our Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance online auction is now open! From today through Saturday, October 16, we are featuring an eclectic variety of [...] READ MORE

October 04, 2021

Action Alert! The latest on our Think Before You Pink® campaign
Posted on October 4, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Think Before You Pink® 2021 is here and this year we’re telling Susan G. Komen®: Stop Banking on Breast Cancer!  Susan G Komen® and Bank of America have created and are cross-pr [...] READ MORE

October 01, 2021

I’m inviting you to join the conversation with me, Sandra Steingraber, CoCo Villaluz, and Jayla Burton
Posted on September 30, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director On Tuesday, October 12th BCAction Program Manager Jayla Burton and I will be in deep conversation with two dynamic activists about our powerful 2021 Think Before You Pink® campaign. And [...] READ MORE

September 26, 2021

Be the first to know about Think Before You Pink®
Posted on September 25, 2021 By Jayla Burton, MPH, Program Manager Next week we will announce our Think Before You Pink® campaign details AHEAD of October 1, on Thursday, September 30 at 12:00 pm PT! We’ll be going live on our Instagram to announce the [...] READ MORE

September 23, 2021

Want to STOP 🚫 pinkwashing this October?
Posted on September 23, 2021 By Krystal Redman, DrPH, Executive Director Are you already feeling the encroachment of pink ribbons, pink products, and pink promotions? There’s no better way to stop pinkwashing this October (aka Breast Cancer Industry M [...] READ MORE

September 16, 2021

This will be the BEST one hour you can spend to disrupt pink ribbon marketing culture
Posted on September 16, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Next month will be my first Think Before You Pink® campaign with Breast Cancer Action, and I can’t wait to take part in breast cancer activism alongside you. One of the most exciting wa [...] READ MORE

September 14, 2021

Have you seen our new website?
Posted on September 14, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager Have you seen our new and better-than-ever website!? We’ve been revamped, refreshed, and we’re ready to provide you with the unabashed, patient-centered, watchdog take we’re known [...] READ MORE

September 03, 2021

Zoë wants to see you on October 12th!
Posted on September 3, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager The BCAction staff and I are busy planning our virtual fundraiser, Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance! We’re feeling the excitement of another October and I [...] READ MORE

September 01, 2021

Strategic planning + industry-changing campaigns = our latest news
By Krystal Redman, Executive Director I am halfway through my first year as Executive Director at BCAction and looking forward to what the future has in store! I want to take a moment to share some updates with you, which includes upcoming work and recent [...] READ MORE

August 26, 2021

Make Some Noise With Us On October 12th!
Posted on August 26, 2021 By Lopa Pal, BCAction Development Manager We want you to join us on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 pm PDT / 8:30 pm EDT for our virtual fundraiser Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance! Save the date! Connect with ot [...] READ MORE

August 19, 2021

Get ready for Think Before You Pink®
Posted on August 19, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Breast Cancer Action was the first to call out the deception of pink ribbon marketing and culture through our Think Before You Pink® campaign. Over the years, we have had both grassroots and [...] READ MORE

August 17, 2021

Support our year-round activism!
Posted on August 17, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Do you want to join a select group of donors that provides critical and sustained support for our year-round activism? Then join our Susan Stone Circle monthly donors today! Founded by [...] READ MORE

August 04, 2021

Get caught up on our latest actions
Posted on August 4, 2021 By Krystal Redman, DrPH (they/she), Executive Director Activism lies at the core of our work. Below are our three most recent action alerts. They are quick and easy, and most importantly they call for bold, systemic changes to [...] READ MORE

July 20, 2021

We should have access to essential medical supplies
Posted on July 20, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager For many people, breast cancer treatment comes with harsh, disabling side effects. Lymphedema is a condition that causes incredibly painful swelling in the arms or legs due to the [...] READ MORE

July 15, 2021

Check out our newly revised free resource
Posted July 15, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer & Operations Manager Our latest resource, What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer, provides our unbiased, patient-centered take on the basics of breast cancer, free from industry i [...] READ MORE

July 13, 2021

Prioritizing breast cancer = ending fossil fuels
Posted July 13, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager In the state of California, one of the largest oil producers in the US, our organization has been a leader in calling for an end to dangerous drilling practices that threaten our health and increase [...] READ MORE

July 02, 2021

Art and Activism Wins!
Posted on July 2, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Thank you to everyone who helped make Drawing the Connections a success by bidding, donating, or sharing the art auction with your friends and communities. With your [...] READ MORE

June 25, 2021

Today’s the day
Posted on July 25, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Today is the last day of the Drawing the Connections art auction and we're 98% of the way to meeting our fundraising goal. Help us raise the last $300 today! You can h [...] READ MORE

June 23, 2021

Cosmetics contaminated with PFAS
Posted on June 23, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager New research finds that PFAS chemicals - which may increase breast cancer risk--are present in most makeup tested, and calls for immediate action! In the past, you’ve joined us in c [...] READ MORE

June 22, 2021

The art auction is heating up
Posted on June 22, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Bids are coming in for the Drawing the Connections art auction! What a rush to see the Breast Cancer Action community come together to support these activist-artists and BCAction’s vital work to a [...] READ MORE

June 18, 2021

What a night!
Posted on June 18, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager The Drawing the Connections art auction is now officially open! Browse this intentionally curated selection of art and start bidding by clicking on any image that calls to you. Last night’s o [...] READ MORE

June 15, 2021

Do you have your tickets yet?
Posted on June 15, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team The opening night virtual gala for Drawing the Connections is just two days away! We're are thrilled about all the breast cancer activists who will be gathering to support our participating ar [...] READ MORE

June 10, 2021

I’ll be a speaker at Drawing the Connections
Posted on June 10, 2021 By Gaye Hyre, BCAction Member My name is Gaye Hyre. I've been a BCAction member since meeting the staff at the U.S. Supreme Court, during arguments in the Myriad Genetics case in 2012. Now I am writing to tell you about the ext [...] READ MORE

June 07, 2021

Tune in to our new podcast
Posted on June 7, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Breast cancer is foundationally a social justice issue, and it is also a racial justice issue. When it comes to breast cancer, we are far too familiar with racial disparities in diagnosis [...] READ MORE

June 03, 2021

Join us at DTC to see these and other pieces
Posted on June 3, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager It's right around the corner! I'm really excited about our upcoming gala and art auction, Drawing the Connections. All of the artwork is fantastic and I want to share a few [...] READ MORE

June 02, 2021

Environmental exposures and breast cancer risk
Posted on June 2, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager With your help we have continued to put pressure on the leading cancer agency, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to revise and clarify the connection between environmental exposures and breast [...] READ MORE

May 28, 2021

Tibby’s picks for Drawing the Connections
Posted on May 28, 2021 By Tibby Reas Hinderlie, Communications Manager Breast Cancer Action’s event Drawing the Connections gala and art auction is coming up, and I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces with you. Check out my selections below and [...] READ MORE

May 26, 2021

Our newest social media platform is…
Posted on May 26, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Breast Cancer Action is now on Instagram and we’re inviting you to be one of our very first followers. Follow us at @bcaction for our latest updates as well as exclusive photos and gr [...] READ MORE

May 21, 2021

You don’t want to miss this – Tickets on sale now!
Posted on May 21, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development Associate When you purchase a ticket for $100 or more for our opening night and virtual gala for Drawing the Connections, you’ll receive an 8x10 print of an original piece of art – and you can choose fro [...] READ MORE

May 18, 2021

Tell NCI we expect more
Posted on May 18, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager When government agencies and corporate leaders agree to make changes but then only do the bare minimum required of them, sometimes their efforts are the result of a conservative approach or a [...] READ MORE

May 13, 2021

Don’t miss these inspiring conversations, art, and music!
Posted on May 13, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager I’m thrilled to tell you about two exciting events coming up with Breast Cancer Action. Join us for one or both of them! 17th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benefit Thursday, May 20 5:00 pm [...] READ MORE

May 06, 2021

Radical and compassionate, art fuels culture change
Posted on May 6, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Art has always played a central role in activism and culture change. And now, Breast Cancer Action’s first-ever art-focused event, Drawing the Connections, has tickets and sponsorships ava [...] READ MORE

April 29, 2021

We are strong
Posted on April 29, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director If all goes well, this will be the last email you’ll receive about our Spring fundraising drive. Many supporters have already joined us, but we still have yet to meet our goal, so don’t del [...] READ MORE

April 26, 2021

Science -> Change
Posted on April 26, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director BCAction’s 2020 Think Before You Pink® campaign changed how the National Cancer Institute (NCI) communicates about breast cancer. This will impact how breast cancer is addressed across the n [...] READ MORE

April 20, 2021

Join this amazing group of artists in support of health justice
Posted April 20, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate What preparing for our upcoming event, Drawing the Connections, has shown us is that the Breast Cancer Action community is full of powerful artists. From photography to [...] READ MORE

April 16, 2021

Breast cancer is an injustice
Posted April 16, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Since day one of the new administration, we have called on President Biden to build an administration that prioritizes breast cancer. That’s because our accountability work is paramount to a [...] READ MORE

April 06, 2021

We’re here through it all
Posted on April 6, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager This year marks my 14th year working at Breast Cancer Action. In all these years, you can bet I've seen a lot of change. Most recently, we've found ourselves leaning [...] READ MORE

April 01, 2021

We connect science and lived experiences
Posted on April 1, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director It’s been three months since I joined the Breast Cancer Action team, and I can already see the indispensable impact we have on the breast cancer movement. We bring together evidence-based s [...] READ MORE

March 31, 2021

BCAction on KMUD Public Affairs
Posted on March 31, 2021 Breast Cancer Action was interviewed in the March 30th episode of From Beyond the Redwood Curtain, a unique KMUD Public Affairs programming collaboration made possible by a partnership between Biofuelwatch and KMUD Redwood Community [...] READ MORE

March 30, 2021

Our bold call for political change
Posted on March 30, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager I’m proud of the impact Breast Cancer Action has had over the last few months. It's clear that when you join us and we raise our voices together we are powerful enough t [...] READ MORE

March 25, 2021

It’s official. Drawing the Connections is on.
Posted on March 25, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager The energy and excitement around this event is overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey for our upcoming event, Drawing the Connections. I’m happy to announce that opening nig [...] READ MORE

March 19, 2021

BCAction Supports the AAPI Community and Condemns White Supremacy
Posted on March 19, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team Breast Cancer Action stands in solidarity with and alongside Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and BIPOC individuals, organizers, and community leaders. We refuse to be silent about the rise [...] READ MORE

March 17, 2021

We hold political leaders accountable
Posted on March 17, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager People living with breast cancer, their caretakers, and breast cancer activists know that breast cancer is political. We’re sending our letter to the Biden-Harris administration, urging them to e [...] READ MORE

March 04, 2021

Calling all artists and art lovers
Posted on March 4, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager I’m so excited to share with you an idea for an upcoming event and to get your feedback on how we can make it amazing! We are planning a virtual event and online art auction in early June cal [...] READ MORE

March 03, 2021

FDA Commissioner: take action to protect strong leadership
Posted on March 3, 2021 By Krystal Redman, DrPH, Executive Director We have an urgent action request for you: contact your legislators today and let them know you strongly oppose Dr. Janet Woodcock for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [...] READ MORE

March 01, 2021

Take action: demand strong FDA leadership
Posted on March 1, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Since day one of President Joe Biden taking office, we’ve called on him to make sure his administration makes breast cancer a priority. Appointing a strong Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leader w [...] READ MORE

February 19, 2021

Sign the card, get a sticker
Posted on February 19, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Officer Let the Biden-Harris team know that ending the breast cancer crisis must be a priority for the administration! Add your name now and we’ll mail you two Breast Cancer Action stickers in appre [...] READ MORE

February 01, 2021

Tell the Biden-Harris administration we need action
By Jayla Burton, Program Officer A new administration doesn’t mean our work is done—it means we work even harder to address and end breast cancer. Over the last few years, it seems like we have seen it all. We've experienced the deprioritization of [...] READ MORE

January 28, 2021

BCAction’s legacy drives our mission forward
Posted on January 28, 2021 By Krystal Redman, DrPH, Executive Director In this email I would like to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Action team. My first day with Breast Cancer Action was Monday, January 4th. Since [...] READ MORE

January 23, 2021

Podcast: This research could change what we know about breast cancer
Posted on January 23, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Officer Breast Cancer Action is committed to addressing the root causes of breast cancer and its disparities, from involuntary toxic exposures to the impact of chronic stress as a result of Adverse [...] READ MORE

January 19, 2021

Take care tomorrow
Posted on January 19, 2021 By The Breast Cancer Action Team As the nation braces itself tomorrow for what may take place at the U.S. Capitol and state Capitols throughout the country, the Breast Cancer Action team is sending you a message of care to let [...] READ MORE

January 15, 2021

Looking back and moving forward
Posted on January 15, 2021 By Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director July 2020 to January 2021, and Karuna Jaggar, Former Executive Director, March 2011 to June 2020 2020 was a year that reminded us all why Breast Cancer Action’s uncompromising h [...] READ MORE

January 04, 2021

Welcome our new Executive Director
Posted on January 4, 2021 By Peggy Huston, Chair, Board of Directors Thank you! I’ve always known that Breast Cancer Action’s power lies in our grassroots activism and the support of people like you and today is no exception. Thank you for your overw [...] READ MORE

January 01, 2021

Last Chance
Posted on January 1, 2021 By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Wow. I’m filled with anticipation and gratitude right now. Thanks to supporters like you, we are well on our way to finishing the year strong and being ready for 2021. And you still have a few h [...] READ MORE