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It is an important part of our mission to raise awareness about a woman’s need for support and friendship during cancer treatment. Breast Friends provides keynote speakers and presenters to large and small groups alike. Our presentations include vital medical, social, emotional and physical information targeted to ensuring that each woman is able to get the support she needs. Laced with humor, encouragement and insight, these presentations are an important way for the work of helping women from diagnosis through treatment to continue.
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Breast Friends has been offering 4 week-workshops for several years in Portland, OR. Over the course of time, we have witnessed many women who felt “stuck” after their diagnosis, move to the next stage of life. We recognized that if we could offer this program in a week-end format, and invite partnerships with hospitals as a way to extend their support services to their patients at a fraction of the cost of a full-time program, it would be a true win/win/win. (The patients, the hospitals, and Breast Friends).
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Breast Friends communicates the message of “help and hope” through many speaking venues including: keynote presentations to large conferences, fundraisers, and survivor celebrations, as well as workshops, and educational sessions to small groups, survivor support groups, multi-cultural organizations and more.
Breast Friends participates in local health fairs and expositions regarding cancer and other women’s issues. It is our mission to develop an awareness of the multiple support options available for women with cancer before they are needed. Women will be better prepared if that time comes and they will be able to support our work on behalf of women who have been diagnosed and are in need of support and encouragement. (Participation is limited to areas with a Breast Friends local affiliate and availability)
Breast Friends has developed a seminar on “Survivorship.” This program is directed at nurses and other medical professionals. It is approximately an hour in length and qualifies for C.E. credit. (fees apply if travel is involved)
Please e-mail us for information, availability, and pricing.
Breast Friends provides educational materials for the patients, friends, and family members.
Some of our products include:
“A Practical Guide to Breast Cancer Support” – 22 minute DVD
“Tips to Show You Care” – Folding Brochure Guide
“When Mom Has Cancer – Helping Children Cope” – Folding Brochure Guide
All materials are sent free of charge – donations welcome and encouraged!
Breast Friends is developing an “Employee Empowerment Kit,” to assist H.R. and front-line managers in talking with their female employees facing a cancer diagnosis.
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