Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM

Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM's mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM has the only 24-hour hotline staffed entirely by trained breast cancer survivors who are trained to provide information and support to anyone touched by breast cancer, with interpreters in 150 languages.

Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM Programs and services include:
• 24-hour Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM National Breast Cancer Hotline
• Match Programs for patients with specific diagnosis and concerns or for loved ones and partners supporting a loved one through breast cancer
• Early detection brochures and Web site content in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Hindi and Russian
• Lifeline, Latina News, and Peer to Peer, quarterly print and monthly e-mail newsletters
• Informational brochures about breast cancer, including advanced disease and clinical trials
• A Day for You – dedicated to increasing awareness and early detection in underserved communities
• Friends of Ann & Mimi – helping women navigate the complexities of the health care system
• Wig & Prosthesis Bank for those with limited resources
• ShareRing Network, monthly teleconferences and discussions with medical professionals
• Advocacy – influencing legislation and increasing awareness, research and treatment options for breast cancer
• Multi-language Web site: www.networkofstrength .org

Additionally, affiliates throughout the nation provide services such as support groups, early detection workshops, wigs and prostheses for women with limited resources, and advocacy on breast cancer related policies in their respective communities.

Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of nonprofits, gives Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM its highest rating of four stars for sound fiscal management. Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM meets all of the National Health Council's 41 Standards of Excellence, best practices that encompass the areas of governance, personnel policies, programs finance, fundraising, accounting and reporting, and evaluation.

Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM is also nationally recognized for its Mother’s Day event. Each year on Mother’s Day, the organization holds the Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM Race to Empower in Chicago and Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM Walk to Empower events across the country. In 2007, nearly 50,000 people took part, raising a total of $7 million in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Miami, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, Tulsa and Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Cleveland and Phoenix. Eighty percent of each dollar raised benefits programs and services offered free of charge to those seeking information and support when facing breast cancer. Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM is further expanding its Mother’s Day tradition by adding Walk to Empower events in New Haven, CT and Los Angeles, CA in 2007.

For breast cancer support or information including publications and newsletters, visit www.networkofstrength .org or call the Breast Cancer Network of StrengthTM National Breast Cancer Hotline at 1-800-221-2141 (English, with interpreters available in 150 languages) or 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish).