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The “40-Something Cowgirls” Raffle Quilt & Donate $450 to Breast Friends
OREGON: Co-Founder Sharon Henifin participated at an event in Dallas, OR, last Fall and met the dedicated “40-Something Cowgirls.” According to member Kim Chandler, “We’ve raised our families and now is our time to enjoy our horses! and still contribute to the community.” Kim feels “Cancer touches all families in one way or another, and…Read More »
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program-New Laws
OREGON: Effective January 1, 2012, the Oregon Legislature passed new laws that allows treatment for uninsured women through the Oregon Health Plan. Visit Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program to see if you qualify and to complete an application.
Co-Founder Receives Bank of America Local Hero Award
OREGON: Becky Olson was honored with the Bank of America “Local Hero” award AND received $5,000 for Breast Friends. The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative “Local Heroes” awards were presented on November 29th at the Portland Art Museum. This program recognizes five local community leaders for their dedication to strengthening our neighborhood. During the presentation, Becky shared…Read More »
Compassion Award Nominations – CLOSED
Each year Breast Friends honors an outstanding, compassionate person nominated by his or her colleagues, patients, and other members of the community. The award will be presented at our Annual Joy of Life Gala, to be held this year on April 28 at the Lloyd Center DoubleTree, in Portland, OR. If you know someone in…Read More »
Low Vitamin D Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
Title: Low Vitamin D Linked to Aggressive Breast CancerPublication: Web MDDate: April 29, 2011By: Salynn Boyles Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH Women with low vitamin D levels may have an increased risk for the most aggressive breast cancers, new research suggests. Several earlier studies have suggested a link between low vitamin D levels…Read More »
Relationship With Nurses Vital to Success of Growing Nonprofit
Title: Relationship With Nurses Vital to Success of Growing NonprofitPublication: Nurse.comDate: April 5, 2010When Becky Olson was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was surrounded by friends and family. But she sometimes couldn’t shake the fear, which led to feelings of isolation. Then one day the phone rang; it was a close relative, asking whether Olson…Read More »
Uniforms make the rounds for a good cause
Title: Uniforms make the rounds for a good causePublication: OregonianDate: Wednesday, February 2, 2011West Linn presented Breast Friends with a $1,000 check after a “Pink-Out” game wearing the special uniforms rotating around Oregon. Read complete article If your school is planning a “Pink-Out” and would like to consider supporting Breast Friends, please contact us at…Read More »