BCRF has announced our 2024-2025 research investment, and this year we’ve got even more exciting news and projects to share. As the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research, we’re tackling this disease from every angle. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ZLGIUO
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Research
The highest-rated breast cancer org in the U.S. We fund research to find a cure in our lifetime.
About us
BCRF is the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. We provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship. Since our founding in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, BCRF has raised more than half a billion dollars for lifesaving research. Through a unique and streamlined grants program, we seek out the brightest minds in science and medicine and give them the necessary resources to pursue their best ideas. As a result, researchers are able to make discoveries and design new approaches to address all aspects of breast cancer—and do so in record time. Learn more and join us at www.bcrf.org.
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http://www.bcrf.org
External link for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- research, breast cancer, health, nonprofit, and prevention
Locations
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Primary
28 W 44th St
New York, 10036, US
Employees at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Kathleen Tripp
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Laura Lang
Narragansett Ventures
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Marisa Rubio, PhD
Advancing Scientific Discovery for a Cure | Leading Innovative Cancer Research Initiatives | Research Program Management
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Jodi Patkin
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Award-Winning Executive | Mission-Driven Leader | Brand Lover | Team…
Updates
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Marking 20 years of impact, the KnitWell Group has announced their newest campaign, the “Sisterhood of Strength,” highlighting the stories of 20 resilient breast cancer thrivers. “The Sisterhood of Strength builds on the incredible legacy created by Ann Taylor and LOFT over the last 20 years, who together have raised more than $62 million for BCRF and their lifesaving research,” said Lizanne Kindler, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of KnitWell Group. “As a female-led organization that serves women across a broad demographic with eight brands, this is a cause that touches each and every one of us in a significant way. Individually, our brands are strong. Together, we are powerful and know we can make an even greater impact with the support of our associates and our customers. And that’s what we intend to do with the Sisterhood of Strength.” This year, customers can donate in store and online, as well as purchase brand-specific Cares Cards that not only raise crucial funds for BCRF but also offer a discount on their purchases. Select KnitWell retailers will sell additional BCRF-supporting merchandise, host “Shop for a Cause” events with a percentage of the day’s sales benefitting the Foundation, and match customer donations made on Pink Day, October 5, in store and online. To learn more and find out how you can get involved, go to www.knitwellgroup.com or www.bcrf.org.
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Delta Air Lines kicked off their 19th year of partnership with BCRF last week with the Breast Cancer One charter flight, which honored more than 150 employees who have been impacted by breast cancer and celebrate the impact the company is making on research through its partnership with BCRF. We are so grateful to the Delta team and their continuous support of BCRF! Throughout October, Delta Air Lines customers can support BCRF in flight and online through SkyWish and the Pink Boutique. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gykuEFgH
October has arrived and while many might be thinking about candy and costumes, I’m thinking about the amazing support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation by the Delta Air Lines team that’s taking place over the next month. We kicked things off with a very special tradition for us at Delta. Every fall, we celebrate our “Breast Cancer One” charter that carries employee breast cancer survivors and fighters. This year’s flight, better known as the Pink Party, took our team to San Diego and demonstrated nearly 20 years of this tradition. It’s a true representation of strength and celebrating one another. Together, we’ll continue to fight for a cure through fundraising and raising awareness all month. I hope you’ll join in, wear your pink when you fly with us in October and that you’ll be a part of helping us conquer this disease.
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Last month, we held a virtual panel exploring key topics around genetic mutations, hereditary risk, and what it means to be a previvor. BCRF staffer and thriver Sadia Zapp led an insightful conversation between BCRF researcher Dr. Susan Domchek, BCRF Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry, and Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor Foundation. Missed the live? Find the full recording and key takeaways below. https://bit.ly/3XHP64I
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With Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day just over two weeks away, we’re delving into the latest advancements in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) treatment. Join us on Tuesday, October 15, at 1 p.m. ET for a free webinar covering cutting-edge therapies and innovations in MBC, including targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and personalized treatment approaches. BCRF staffer and thriver Sadia Zapp will moderate a conversation between MBC thriver Amanda Quick and BCRF researcher Dr. Joseph Sparano as they discuss the evolving landscape of treatment options, share clinical trial data, and highlight promising research that offers hope for those affected by stage 4. Sign up for free below! 🩷✨ https://bit.ly/47L452L
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Did you know that having dense breasts is more common than you might think? This World Dense Breast Day, understand what it really means to have dense breasts so you can stay proactive about your breast health. https://bit.ly/3PRdYEG
Dense Breast Tissue: What It Means and What to Know | Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are proteins found in healthy and cancerous cells that control how quickly cells grow and divide. They were discovered by BCRF investigator Sir Paul Nurse. CDKs can become overactive and cause cells, including breast cancer cells, to grow and divide uncontrollably. CDK4/6 inhibitors interrupt specific CDKs to slow or even stop cancer cells from growing. CDK4/6 inhibitors were game-changing treatments for metastatic hormone receptor (HR)–positive breast cancer because they significantly extended patients’ survival. Right now, three are being used: palbociclib/Ibrance, ribociclib/Kisqali, and abemaciclib/Verzenio. This week, the FDA approved a ribociclib/Kisqali for treating high-risk, early-stage HR-positive breast cancers to reduce recurrence by up to 28 percent. Last year, the FDA approved abemaciclib/Verzenio for some early-stage HR-positive breast cancers too, but only those that had spread to lymph nodes. What does this mean? Tens of thousands of patients now have access to a groundbreaking medication to lower the risk of their breast cancer coming back.
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As the U.S. recognizes #HispanicHeritageMonth, we encourage Hispanic women and Latinas to learn their family history of breast cancer. While these groups are not homogeneous and breast cancer risk varies by national origin and genetic ancestry, on the whole, Hispanic women and Latinas are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages and with aggressive forms—underscoring the need for more research. Learn more below. https://bit.ly/3BG8rK2
Hispanic Women, Latinas Breast Cancer | BCRF
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KnitWell Group has announced their expanded cause marketing campaign in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with the “Sisterhood of Strength,” highlighting the stories of 20 resilient breast cancer thrivers. A philanthropic legacy which began with Ann Taylor and Loft 20 years ago, all eight retail brands in the company’s portfolio including Ann Taylor, Chico's FAS, Inc., Lane Bryant, LOFT, Haven Well Within, White House Black Market, Soma, and Talbots will come together in a first-of-its-kind campaign united under one goal: to fundraise for BCRF. Each brand will provide ways for customers to join in the support for BCRF including: purchasing a brand specific Cares Card with a percentage of the purchase price donated and an added discount on their purchase, select brand products benefitting BCRF, and a Shop for a Cause instore event in which a percentage of sales for the day will be donated, with matching donations made on Pink Day 10/5 instore and online. The KnitWell Group's support has undoubtedly altered the course of breast cancer and now, with the collective power of all eight brands, stands poised to go double the distance—improving outcomes and saving lives.
KnitWell Brands Unite for the First Time to Advance Research
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on LinkedIn
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In a recent KFF Health News article, BCRF investigator Dr. Scarlett Gomez discussed the rising breast cancer rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander women, highlighting potential lifestyle factors such as stress. “We’re asking all sorts of questions about different sources of stress, different coping styles throughout the lifetime,” she said. “We looked at trends by stage at diagnosis and we are seeing similar rates of increase across all stages of disease.” Read the full article below. https://bit.ly/4dZ0yQD
Breast Cancer Rises Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Women - KFF Health News
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