We love spreading the good word on positive breast health and doing in it in a stoked and active atmosphere--no matter where we're at, whether it's on the snow, in the water, or on the street, we love to live and live to love. So please take the time to incorporate our motto of the importance of early detection and value of an active lifestyle into your world and GET EDUCATED-B4BC.ORG!
EDUCATE YOURSELF The single most important tool for surviving breast cancer is to catch it early! Checkin yourself could save your life someday--Click on the icon below to learn how to do a Breast Self Exam (BSE)
Join the movement and raise money for B4BC's educational outreach every time you search the Internet! Learn how at GOODSEARCH.COM
Music
Check out the "Support Boobs" CD compilation benefiting B4BC's educational outreach efforts. Available for purchase on CD Baby--Click on the album cover for the details!
It's like a book, only it's environmentally friendly and you can read it online--hooray for digital subscriptions!
Heroes
All women and men who have heartily battled breast cancer and inspired us to educate others by giving young people the tools to approach their own health from a better-informed position!
About me: Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fundraising foundation. Our mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle.
OUR INSPIRATION
The inspiration for Boarding For Breast Cancer was a young woman named Monica Steward. Monica, who was a very dear friend of all B4BC founders, started her battle with breast cancer at the age of 26 and passed two years later from complications that arose from the disease.
Boarding For Breast Cancer was founded as a result of Monica voicing her frustration about the lack of awareness among young women about the disease to friends and future co-founders, Tina Basich, Shannon Dunn, Lisa Hudson and Kathleen Gasperini. Their idea was to create an event that centered around their mutual passions, snowboarding and music, to communicate the message of awareness while raising money for and educating young women about breast cancer.
Monica Steward passed away a month later, just three months before her inaugural Boarding For Breast Cancer Snowboard + Music Festival event.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
WE BELIEVE In the well being of the snow, surf and skate community, and that our role is to teach positive health practices which assist in detection and prevention of breast cancer. WE VALUE The volunteers, families and survivors who support our organization. WE BELIEVE Early detection of breast cancer is an essential element in winning the fight against cancer. WE VALUE The unique cultural link of board sports: the artists, athletes and participants in these sports. WE BELIEVE Our organization helps people create a positive sense of self-worth and supports people in a time of need. WE VALUE Teamwork, volunteerism, collaboration and grassroots efforts. WE BELIEVE Every breast cancer story is unique and it is our role to honor the diversity of people affected by breast cancer.
WHAT WE DO
TEACH We teach awareness and provide information to empower people who are managing the effects of breast cancer in their lives. INSPIRE We believe that breast cancer is not a death sentence and that battling the disease can provide optimism and hope. ADVOCATE We serve as an advocate for those affected by breast cancer. We are a place to tell their stories and to speak the truth of their feelings about breast cancer. SERVE We serve the action sports community, a passionate group of people who share a love for an active lifestyle through snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing.
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Who I'd like to meet: People who are passionate about what they do. i.e YOU!
We're always looking for people to join the B4BC team. If you would like to volunteer for B4BC in your area, please send an email to volunteer@b4bc.org . Be sure to include your name, age, and the city that you live in. We'll look forward to hearing from you...
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yo B4BC my mom had brest cancer i was wondering if i could get some brest cancer boards or something like that that would go to charity? leme know if there is
Thank you for adding me. My sister was just diagnosed, and now more than ever I value everything that your group stands for. I salute you and Thank you for spreading awareness of this cause.
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