Archive for Breast Cancer Awareness

NYC Landmark Goes Pink: United Breast Cancer Foundation’s Times Square Display Features Early Detection

1 in 8 Women will face breast cancer, but thanks to UBCF, they can have a fighting chance HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Nasdaq Tower in Times Square shines a different kind of light in February: a beacon of hope and support for those facing breast cancer. United Breast Cancer…

United Breast Cancer Foundation and Brookfield Properties collaborate on Pink Bag Events® during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

UBCF donated thousands of Pink Bags loaded with gifts to Breast Cancer patients and survivors nationwide HUNTINGTON, N.Y. November 30, 2023 UBCF and Brookfield Properties collaborated for the second consecutive year to support breast cancer patients and survivors at Pink Bag Events across the country this past October. …

United Breast Cancer Foundation &  the New York Yankees Team-up for Women’s Health Month

Bronx, NY (PR Web)–  The United Breast Cancer Foundation is thrilled to be working with the world-famous Major League Baseball team, the New York Yankees, during Women’s Health Month this May. Together, they will “batter up to fight breast cancer”. The Yankees have made it a tradition during…

Meet Cindy: Surviving Breast Cancer at age 30

  Cindy had dreams of becoming an Educator. During her four years as a substitute teacher, she continued her education, earning her Bachelor’s degree in English in 2020. “I wanted to eventually become a certified teacher,” Cindy states. “So I was in the process of finishing up tests…

America’s Cardroom to host an International Women’s Day Tournament benefiting UBCF

    Online Poker site, America’s Cardroom, is hosting a special tourney today (March 8th) in celebration of International Women’s Day. Hosted by ACR Pros Katie Lindsay and Ebony Kenney, these ladies are bringing their A-game to support the United Breast Cancer Foundation. Beginning at 4:30 pm ET, you can…

Meet the Cochran’s

Jessica and Cliff Cochran share their amazing journey to parenthood post-breast cancer diagnosis. Jessica Cochran and her husband Cliff always dreamed of having a big family. “We waited for many years and actually prepared ourselves to have a child,” Jessica shared. When they felt it was the right…

How to Start Your Peer to Peer Fundraiser & Have Fun in the Process 

Have you wanted to find new and creative ways to support the United Breast Cancer Foundation and help our cause? Have you ever wanted to show your support in a meaningful way that involves your community and doing things you enjoy?  UBCF now has a way for you…

United Breast Cancer Foundation, Rick Ware Racing and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals partner for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

UBCF is featured on NASCAR car 51 for the entire month of October to #DriveOutBreastCancer HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 19, 2022 United Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to be working with Rick Ware Racing and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals this October to raise awareness of breast cancer during the 2022 NASCAR season….

Bob’s Journey

Bob is a passionate and brave man with a dazzling sense of humor. Bob is also living with metastatic breast cancer. He and his husband Tony live in Connecticut with their two cats, who they lovingly refer to as ‘Mama’ and ‘Baby’.  A couple of years before being…

The Importance of Self Breast Exams

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UBCF is emphasizing the importance of self exams and early detection. Watch our youtube video below for tips and helpful information on how and when to properly give yourself a breast exam. This video contains information pertaining to signs and symptoms of breast…