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Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
San Antonio
The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is a grassroots
advocacy, educational, and support organization established
for women and men with breast cancer and for those concerned about
breast cancer issues.
Mission Statement:
To end breast cancer by assisting patients, informing policymakers and expanding knowledge through education and community outreach.
Our Vision
A world free of breast cancer.
Our Values and Ethics Statement
- Social responsibility by assisting those in need.
- Morality by doing the right thing.
- Commitment through dedication and focused efforts.
- Knowledge through lifelong learning and sharing of information.
- Competency through strategic utilization of necessary abilities and skills.
- Teamwork through active participation and commitment to working together and learning from each other.
- Integrity through honesty and accountability.
- Loyalty by respecting and supporting each other.
- Passion through emotional and spiritual investment in our mission.
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SAN ANTONIO EVENTS
May 10 Women in Medicine and Law Dinner benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. More information can be obtained from www.womeninmedicineandlaw.org.
May 11 Thrive Well Fundraiser with guest speaker Keith Block, M.D. Lunch and program begins at 11:30am to make reservations call 210-593-5949. Individual tickets cost $100.00.
May 12 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure sign up at www.komensanantonio.org.
May 12 San Antonio Talon's Arena Football team has selected Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation for their breast health awareness charity.
The game is Saturday, May 12 at the Alamodome beginning at 7pm. There will be an auction after the game along with autographs.
We hope to see as many of you as possible on Saturday the 12th!
May 17 Health Fair at Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Rd. from 9:30am until 1:30pm contact Diana Covone to volunteer dianamaria@sbcglobal.net or 659-5438.
May 31 Health Fair at Humana, 8431 Fredericksburg Rd. from 9:45am until 2:15pm contact Diana Covone to volunteer dianamaria@sbcglobal.net or 659-5438.
October 25 "Healthy Women Make Healthy Communities" Outreach Program at Our Lady of the Lake with Congressman Gonzalez as our honorary guest. University Health System Healthy U Van will provide screening mammograms.
OUT OF TOWN EVENTS
June1-5 ASCO Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Patient Advocates invited to attend for more information go to www.asco.org.
FREE TELEPHONE OR WEBINAR EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
May 15 Part 2 “Recapturing Joy and Finding Meaning” from 12:30pm until 1:30pm register at www.cancercare.org
May 18 “Understanding the Importance of Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know” from 12:30pm until 1:30pm, register at www.cancercare.org
June 19 “Changing Roles and Responsibilities for Caregivers” from 12:30pm until 1:30pm register at www.cancercare.org
July 17 “Managing Post-Treatment Neuropathy” from 12:30pm until 1:30pm register at www.cancercare.org
BREAST CANCER INITIATIVES
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Site Navigation
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Advocacy
Information on ABCF's grassroots
advocacy program and current action/legislative alerts
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Helpline
Phone number to call if you would
like to speak with a trained breast cancer survivor
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Events
Calendar
Breast Cancer events happening in
and around San Antonio
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Fundraising
ABCF/pink ribbon/breast cancer jewelry
and t-shirts
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Resources
San Antonio support groups and links
to other websites with breast cancer information.
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Clinical
Trials
Information on local and national
breast cancer clinical trials.
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Outreach
Public awareness and education
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