The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

In the last decade alone, more novel treatments for breast cancer have been developed than in the prior three decades combined. This incredible progress is thanks to the tireless efforts of researchers and the generosity of supporters like you. Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, our work to fund lifesaving research continues year-round. Together, we’re moving closer to a world without breast cancer.

As a two-time breast cancer survivor and president of The Pink Agenda, Nicole Seagriff has seen the power of research firsthand. #ResearchIsTheReason she had options to treat her breast cancer and can now raise awareness and funds for research to investigate the disease in younger women. Read her story: https://bit.ly/3YY9jW5

“The funding has allowed me to foster new collaborations and gain new skills in community-engaged research, and I learned how this can be efficiently leveraged using rigorous scientific methodology to empower and provide linkage to resources for patients who have been historically under-represented in clinical trials, in order to promote equitable access to standard of care cancer treatment.”—Yehoda Martei, BCRF investigator and BCRF-AACR Career Development Award Recipient BCRF is proud to collaborate with the American Association for Cancer Research on a Career Development Award that supports early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds. By investing in diverse perspectives, we're paving the way for innovations that will benefit every person impacted by breast cancer. Together, we’re fostering a more inclusive, transformative future for cancer research. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NWkKY2

For more than three decades, BCRF investigator Dr. Olivera Finn has pursued what some might call the holy grail of cancer research: a prevention vaccine. And now, thanks to pivotal BCRF funding, she’s testing one in a breast cancer clinical trial. The promising MUC1 vaccine is currently in trial and could one day prevent breast cancer. Her groundbreaking work brings us closer to a future where breast cancer may be a preventable disease. Learn more about her research and its potential impact on breast cancer prevention: https://bit.ly/4hvb4RN

"Research is what made my treatment possible and saved my life. By supporting research, I hope to give back to the cause that helped me and to create a world where no one has to fear or suffer from this terrible disease."—Yen Lam Yen is running the 2024 New York City Marathon with #TeamBCRF to give back to the community that supported her as she was going through her own breast cancer journey. "Running with Team BCRF is a way for me to express my gratitude, resilience, and solidarity with the breast cancer community as I celebrate my 5 year anniversary of survivorship. It is also a way for me to help others who are going through their own journey with breast cancer," she said. "I know how much it means to have someone who understands, supports, and inspires you during a difficult time. So by sharing my story, I hope to encourage and empower other patients and survivors to keep fighting and never give up." Help us thank Yen in the comments. If you want to support her fundraising, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/4hvoBZt

"Running with Team BCRF was a no brainer—I have so many ties to this organization, I couldn’t think of a more motivating and powerful reason to carry me through running 26.2 miles."—Shannon Pop Shannon is running the 2024 New York City Marathon with #TeamBCRF in honor of her mother, a two time breast cancer survivor. "Research is the cornerstone of overcoming the fight against Breast Cancer. It is the reason why my mom is a 2 time survivor when the odds were against her," she said "It is the reason why I was able to take preventative action against my odds as well. To me there is no better cause than raising money so other moms and daughters can have the same success stories." Help us thank Shannon in the comments. If you want to support her fundraising, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/48yCNg7

"Supporting research leads to new treatments, improved life expectancy and hopefully someday a cure for this devastating disease."—Sarah Waugh Sarah is running the 2024 New York City Marathon with #TeamBCRF in honor of her best friend. "As a physician herself, my friend knew the importance of advancing research in metastatic disease in order to give those diagnosed more time to fight. She chose BCRF as the organization she wished to support," she said. "I run for her, every step, every kilometer, every time." Help us thank Sarah in the comments. If you want to support her fundraising, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/4hvrARB

Last Friday, BCRF held its annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon to honor our global group of 260+ breast cancer investigators, which raised $2.75 million for lifesaving research! The event began with a symposium featuring a panel of five esteemed BCRF investigators and was followed by a luncheon hosted by journalist Anne Thompson, a breast cancer thriver. This year’s luncheon honored The Pink Agenda with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award for their extraordinary efforts to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research among young professionals, and their deep commitment to BCRF. Dr. Larry Norton presented BCRF's Scientific Director Dr. Judy Garber with the Jill Rose Award for Scientific Excellence for her outstanding contributions to clinical and translational cancer genetics that have advanced the care of patients and families with hereditary breast cancers. BCRF thanks the event’s generous supporters, chairs, underwriters, and everyone else who made this event such a success. 📸: Getty Photos

"Research is the backbone to finding a cure, and the more we invest dollars and time into science, the more lives that can hopefully be saved in the future."—Nicole Byron Nicole is running the 2024 New York City Marathon with #TeamBCRF in honor of her mom, who passed in 2016 from metastatic breast cancer. "Everything I do is to make her proud and there's nothing I want to work toward now more than raising money for a cure in her honor," she said. "I want to live in a world where one day we can say there is a cure for this horrible disease that took my mom, so that no other person or family has to endure those hardships." Help us thank Nicole in the comments. If you want to support her fundraising, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/3YkCHEp

Pamela Biedermann never could have imagined that four of her five siblings would be diagnosed with cancer—or that she would be diagnosed, too. #ResearchIsTheReason she felt empowered to make educated choices as she navigated a stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis, and it's the reason she's here today living a healthy life. Read Pam's story here: https://bit.ly/40o35zM