This is a national volunteer organization seeking to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease, working through local chapters and the Race for the Cure events in more than 60 cities. The Komen Alliance is a comprehensive program for the research, education, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Formed in 1991 with more than 140 organizations representing several million patients, professionals, women and their families and friends, NBCC has a significant impact on general awareness about breast cancer. They also have a major influence on public policy. This program has extensive support and education programs which encourage emotional recovery and a feeling of wellness for people battling all types of cancer.
All services are free.
Their headquarters address is listed above but there might be a local chapter in your immediate area now. With breast cancer effecting more than 180,000 women a year the Wellness Community has taken the time to develop special programs exclusively for women with breast cancer. This national non-profit organization was founded in March 1995. It is designed to provide educational information about breast cancer treatment and emotional support to mothers who have daughters battling breast cancer. The program connects a mother up with a mother volunteer who has already had a daughter diagnosed and treated with breast cancer.