Delia Oliveri volunteers in Nevada for The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Delia volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 12 years following her breast cancer diagnosis to educate others about the importance of early detection.
Amy Bonoff, as part of the NBCC’s Breast Cancer Deadline 2020, is working to end breast cancer by that date and stresses the importance of a strategic approach towards solving the myriad of problems before us to reach the common goal.
Where you live in this country should not determine your ability to receive the most effective treatment or participate in the latest clinical trial. Our challenge today is to ensure that every woman has access to screening and to continue the translational research that can deliver the cure.
Anne Creech volunteers with the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and explains it is her way of giving back and gaining more strength to fight against her own cancers.
The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force engages in research funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Avon Foundation for Women to improve the quality of care offered to all women, advocacy to combat laws and policies that act as barriers to accessing best care, and community outreach to remind women about the importance of mammogram screenings and early detection.
We need a paradigm shift in the breast cancer world – in government, the media, research, and advocacy - to focus on those areas that are truly meaningful to the goal of ending breast cancer, to primary prevention and to the causes and prevention of metastasis.
Young women have higher mortality rates from breast cancer than older women and are more likely to have difficulty adjusting both at diagnosis and in follow-up. That's why the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute developed the Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer to provide comprehensive care to young survivors and focus on their unique needs including genetics, fertility and psychosocial concerns.
For Susan G. Komen, education is at the forefront of what we do and has been a main reason we are witnessing the trend of breast cancer evolving from a fatal disease to one requiring chronic management or better yet, to being cured.
Peggy Belanger, a breast health nurse and the Cancer Care Coordinator at Southern Maine Medical Center, reflects on her experience participating in the Champions of Change Leaders in the Fight Against Breast Cancer panel at the White House.
As part of breast cancer awareness month, Champion of Change Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez shares information on informing Latinas about breast cancer and supporting Latinas during treatment.
Champion of Change Wanda Lucas is a 5 year breast cancer survivor who, through her work at Georgetown University, serves as Lead Survivor Coach on breast cancer research projects. As part of breast cancer awareness month, she shares her thoughts on the urgent fight against the disease.
Walla Walla Community College increases access to low-income, first generation, minority, and working adult students. Barriers are removed by providing financial aid, childcare, and funds to meet emergency needs.
October 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM ET by Dr. Steven VanAusdle
Dr. Sandy Shugart, the President of Valencia College in Florida, discusses the important role community colleges play in preparing American students for the 21st century economy.
October 3, 2011 at 2:50 PM ET by Dr. Sandy Shugart
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is leading an effort to work with high school students to increase enrollment in colleges and provide better access to education throughout the state of Colorado.
October 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM ET by Dr. Pamela Schokley-Zalabak
The Tennessee Technology Centers prepare Tennesseans for a variety of jobs and enables students to enter the workplace with prepared skills that employers need.
September 30, 2011 at 5:55 PM ET by Dr. Carol Puryear
Southwest Texas Junior College has addressed one of the main issues facing rural colleges—distance. Southwest Texas Junior College utilizes technology and creative partnerships to reach students where they are.
September 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM ET by Dr. Hector Gonzalez
Despite the economic challenges of today, Prince George's Community College is facilitating learning in transformational ways for tomorrow’s leaders as one solution to global competitiveness in the decades ahead.
September 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM ET by Dr. Charlene Dukes
Northeast Iowa Community College implemented a series of changes to increase its student completion and retention goals and achieved graduation rates 24 percent above the national averages.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is partnering with multiple new programs to offer students the greatest variety of opportunities available and prepare students to compete in the 21st century workforce.
September 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM ET by Dr. Monica Posey
By being creative in combining resources and integrating elements of various programs to strengthen ultimate outcomes, Mott Community College has been able to grow and expand our efforts to meet growing demands.
Miami Dade College provides high-quality teaching and learning experiences that are accessible and affordable to meet the needs of its diverse students and prepare them to be responsible global citizens and lifelong learners.
September 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM ET by Dr. Jose Vicente
While facing the many challenges during the past decade, unprecedented state budget cuts and required student tuition increases, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College maintained a commitment to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of students and increased its completion rates.
September 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM ET by Dr. Mary Graham
As a member of the network of America’s community colleges, Lawson State Community College helps to make America work by offering a variety of certificate and degree programs designed to meet the needs of the community, the region and the state.
September 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM ET by Dr. Perry Ward
At Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI), students start learning job- specific skills from day one. With a job placement rate of 98%, LATI serves as a model for giving students the necessary tools to adapt to the demands of today's workforce.
September 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM ET by Deborah Shephard
Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together encourages and supports young people and adults by giving them the tools they need to transform schools.
Rick DeRennaux motivated and inspired students with disabilities by providing them with the cutting edge technology and workplace skills necessary to find gainful employment in the 21st century.
Victor Villarreal worked tirelessly to give his hometown of Leander, TX equal access to higher education and continues to be a champion of higher education today.
September 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM ET by Sandra L. Villarreal
Dottie Morin carried her passion for teaching outside of the classroom, volunteering to help new parents know the importance of reading to their children.
September 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM ET by Christine Morin
