Make an Impact in the Lives of Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors in Florida
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) works statewide to raise awareness and mobilize Floridians to ensure sufficient public funding for breast cancer research, and quality health care for all without fear of discrimination and an environment free of carcinogens.
One of the most effective tools we have in the fight against breast cancer is public policy advocacy. To accomplish our mission, we work to educate legistators at the local and national levels to change public policy and legislation to ensure no harmful laws are passed.
We have made great strides, but much more needs to be done, especially here in Florida. We invite you to join us in our mission today as we work to end the suffering caused by breast cancer. Your voice matters--let's make sure it's heard!
What does it mean to be an FBCF ADVOCATE?
- To be an FBCF advocate is to speak out on behalf of a cause in which you believe--we at the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation want to end the suffering caused by breast cancer.
- We educate ourselves about breast cancer, its causes and potential cures, and by keeping up with the latest diagnostic and treatment options.
- We speak out by actively discussing our own cases with our physicians and caregivers.
- We make our voices heard by informing others about breast cancer and by calling, writing, and educating our legislators about important issues in women's heatlh.
An estimated 23,160 Florida women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 3,160 will die from this disease in 2024. Approximately 2,790 MEN will be diagnosed nationwide and more than 500 will die.
Breast cancer is a political issue. Laws regulate and support access to care and health care systems. Every aspect of breast cancer is touched by public policy. WE NEED YOUR HELP.
DO YOU WANT TO DO MORE??
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2024 PRIORITY ISSUES
Advocacy Alert Network - We need your voices!
The goal of this alert network is to voice our concerns regarding legislation related to breast cancer funding, breast cancer research, and access to treatment and insurance coverage issues that might affect breast cancer patients and survivors.
We understand that some of you may be new to advocacy so we will ensure you are well-prepared by providing training, support, briefings, and tips on how to speak with legislators as well as what to say.
We also know your time is valuable, so there will be NO committee meetings, but possible conference calls to get the group up to speed when necessary. There WILL BE email action alerts, asking you to contact appropriate legislators when important legislation is at a critical point in the legislative process. Mainly, we ask that you join us as ambassadors in the fight to end breast cancer. If you know others who would like to join this network, please let us know and we will invite them to join us.
As part of this network you will receive updates on important breast cancer legislative initiatives that will enable you to contact your legislators in time for your opinion to be heard.
To become part of this valuable network, sign up for email alerts today or Join our Advocacy Committee
Together, we can make a difference!