BABCN -- Make A Difference

Bay Area Breast Cancer Network is a grassroots organization dedicated to finding the cause, prevention, and cure for breast cancer. You can share in this spirit of survival and join us in our determination to end the epidemic of breast cancer. Your Activism, Volunteer efforts, and Donations really do make a difference! To get involved, please call the BABCN office at (408) 261-1425 or click here.

"Never doubt that a small, highly committed group of individuals
can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead

Dates to Remember in 2012

	Swim 4 Tomorrow	June 2, 2012
	Celebration Dinner Breast Cancer Survivors	TBA

Call to Action!
BABCN positively affects state and federal public policy in support of this important women's health issue. Past successes include expanded access to breast healthcare for underserved women, new mammography standards, and increased funding for breast cancer research. Make your voice heard--each individual does count. Together, we are making breast cancer a state and national priority! To participate in future Calls to Action, click here.

Advocacy/Action Organizations
California Breast Cancer Organizations (CABC0)
National Breast Cancer Coalition
California Women’s Law Center
Medical Board of California
Older Women’s League (OWL)
Senate
House
California Medical Complaints 1-800-633-2322
HMO Complaint Line 1-800-400-0815
White House Hotline (202) 456-1111, Fax (202) 456-2461

Donations
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network has led the way in breast cancer Education, Support, and Advocacy since August, 1990. At that time breast cancer survivors formed the organization to increase awareness about breast health and breast cancer, to provide information and support services to women with breast cancer and to increase funding for breast cancer research. As a non-profit, community service organization we continue to provide programs and services at no charge. But we can’t do it alone. Your tax-deductible donations directly fund programs such as the BABCN Holine, Support Groups, Newsletter and Website, Open Door Educational Forums, and Advocacy Programs for increased breast cancer research funding and access to quality breast healthcare. We appreciate all contributions and encourage donations in the following categories:

Membership Donations:
Member $25
Friend $50
Patron $100
Benefactor $500
In Honor Of - Gift contributions in celebration of friends, relatives, and life’s special moments.
In Memory Of - Memorial gift donations for those who continue to be an inspiration.
Corporate Matching - Many companies offer donation matching programs. Take advantage of your company’s generosity.
Goods and Services - New items and gift certificates for fundraising event incentives and prizes.