Archive for breast cancer patients and survivors

UBCF Expanding Covid Grants

UBCF is adjusting our service model to meet the needs of clients during COVID After an overwhelmingly positive response to the UBCF COVID Emergency Assistance Program, United Breast Cancer Foundation has launched an expanded program to fulfill more requests for assistance; introducing the UBCF COVID Grant Program! COVID…

UBCF Celebrates with Twisted Pink at ‘An Evening Inspired’ Gala

UBCF was the Title Patient Sponsor of the Twisted Pink Gala, gifting tickets to 32 breast cancer patients, survivors and guests. United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) was proud to be the Title Patient Sponsor of Twisted Pink’s 7th Annual Gala, “An Evening Inspired”, held on July 9th at Churchill Downs…

Covid-19 & Breast Cancer Care

Cancer Care During Covid Covid-19 has impacted many different facets of life, including breast cancer care, diagnosis, and treatment. This is visible in the way treatment has been delayed and altered to deal with the extreme challenges caused by the pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has lasted for more…

Annette’s Journey

The Strength in Hope and Staying Positive Annette, a grandmother to eight and mother of three, is the picture of hope and love. Despite the downs of breast cancer, she sees the good in life. In 2011 Annette was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy,…

Paulette’s Journey

Feeling Blessed Through It All Paulette is a woman who strives to surround herself with love. As a mother of six wonderful children, she still feels blessed despite her battles. On her birthday in August 2019, doctors diagnosed Paulette with triple negative breast cancer. To combat her breast…

Cecile’s Journey

How Triple Negative Breast Cancer Impacts a Life Cecile’s triple negative breast cancer story in her own words: It’s April 6th, 2018, my 58th birthday. Every year I would have a physical. That day, I did a self-breast exam and found a pin head size lump on my…

Brandy’s Journey

The Importance of Self Advocacy Brandy is a woman who embodies strength and self advocacy. Brandy also happens to be a mom of two and a woman battling breast cancer, just your typical superhero.  It all started when Brandy found a lump on her breast in the shower….

Marie’s Holistic Journey

Focusing on Positivity & Holistic Care Marie is a hugely creative and caring person that began her battle with breast cancer in 2019. This breast cancer diagnosis changed her life greatly. She used her positivity and strength to focus on holistic care with her journey. Marie believes that…

Fall 2017 Tempur-Pedic(R) Mattress Donation

United Breast Cancer Foundation will  be holding the annual Tempur-Pedic(R) Mattress Fall Donation event in September in Norton, VA. UBCF is now accepting applications from breast cancer patients AND survivors.  A limited number of twin and queen mattresses will be available at no cost. UBCF trusts the Tempur-Pedic(R) mattress brand…

UBCF Gift-in-Kind Community Service Program Update

Working within the Long Island Community and Beyond to Help Those Affected by Breast Cancer Through Gift-in-Kind Donations. HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (PRWEB) JANUARY 12, 2017 The United Breast Cancer Foundation Gift-In-Kind Community Service Program has grown tremendously in 2016. UBCF partners with national retailers and big box stores…