It is estimated that nearly nine hundred
Maine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and 170 will
die of this disease.
The Maine Breast Cancer
Coalition is a non-profit, grassroots, volunteer-based organization
established in 1992. We are a partnership of breast cancer survivors,
health care professionals, representatives from cancer-related
organizations and supporters. We share a common vision.
We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the health of Maine people through:
- Financial support for underserved people with breast health or breast cancer needs
- Advocacy for breast cancer research and legislation
- Education to promote knowledge about breast cancer and quality care
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition has received many honors and awards including:
Lymphedema Patient Advocacy Award
The
Maine Breast Cancer Coalition was honored at the Maine Lymphedema
Network's third annual awards and recognition dinner on October 21,
2006 in Ellsworth. We received the Lymphedema Patient Advocacy Award
for our work in providing financial assistance to lymphedema patients
through our Support Service Fund. Since 2003, we have provided awards totaling many thousands of dollars for lymphedema compression garments and treatments
for underserved patients. For more information about the
Maine Lymphedema Network or lymphedema information, go to www.mainelymphnet.org.
2 Those Who Care Agency of Distinction Award
Maine
Breast Cancer Coalition was awarded the 2005 "2 Those Who Care Agency
of Distinction Award" in recognition of our Support Service Fund, a
financial assistance program for underserved Maine residents with
breast health or breast cancer-related needs. The award is presented to
an outstanding volunteer organization each year.
