A breast cancer survivor, Amy Bonoff attended the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Project LEAD Institute, an advanced course on the biology and epidemiology of breast cancer, and a whole world...
Champions of Change: Fight Against Breast Cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, leaders in the fight to end breast cancer were honored as Champions of Change at the White House. The leaders included activists, scientists and health care providers who are making a difference in this fight every day. The discussion was led by Chief of Staff to the First Lady and Executive Director of the Council on Women and Girls, Tina Tchen, and it focused on the progress and challenges in the fight to end this devastating disease. Watch the video from the Champions of Change discussion with these leaders and learn about the great work that they do.
Patricia (Pat) Haugen, is a 14-year inflammatory breast cancer survivor, and is the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Field Coordinator for South Dakota and a graduate of all of the NBCC...
Ann Partridge, MD, MPH is a medical oncologist and clinical researcher focused on improving the care and outcomes of women with breast cancer. She is the Clinical Director of the Breast Oncology...
Robin received her BS in Nursing from the University of Maryland where she remained after graduation to become a nurse manager in Shock Trauma. She pursued a Masters in Public Health from Johns...
Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, an internationally recognized researcher and spokesperson on Latino cancer health disparities, is a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at The University of Texas...
While Shirley Mertz has great compassion for anyone who has gone through and survived a breast cancer diagnosis, as she thought she did in 1991, Shirley’s passion and focus as a breast cancer...
Anne Marie Murphy, Ph.D. was named the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force (the Task Force) in April 2010. Dr. Murphy brings over two decades of...
Anne is a three time cancer survivor – first diagnosed with breast cancer 29 years ago and treated with a double mastectomy; diagnosed with colorectal cancer 11 years ago and treated with...
Ellen has been living with an incurable form of breast cancer for eight years, yet she is one of the American Cancer Society's most active and passionate volunteers. She is particularly passionate...
Joy a 17 year breast cancer survivor, is one of the three Co-Founders of the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) an innovative and unique support network for young women affected by breast cancer. She...
Wanda is a 5 year breast cancer survivor who, through her work at Georgetown University, serves as Lead Survivor Coach on breast cancer research projects. She is a graduate of the Project LEAD®...
Thelma is a four-year breast cancer survivor who is a relentless cancer advocate and certified breast health educator for the American Cancer Society (ACS). She also serves as a community...
Delia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1983 and underwent a mastectomy. She credits early detection with saving her life and volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 12 years following...
Peggy is a breast health nurse and the Cancer Care Coordinator at Southern Maine Medical Center, a 150-bed community hospital in Southern Maine. Her role includes coordination of services and...
As Affiliate representative to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s Board of Directors, Elyse Gellerman represents the interests of the breast cancer organization’s more than 120 Affiliates. A long-time...