Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance
Non-Profit
Founded 1996 in Greenwich, CT
Headquarters 48 Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Parent Adrian Hatcher
Website Breast Cancer Alliance

The Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is a non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research, breast cancer-related training for medical professionals and efforts to increase access to cancer screenings and treatment for low-income women. As of 2011, it was the fourth-largest private funder of breast cancer research in the U.S.[1] It was founded in 1996 by Adrian Hatcher, and its headquarters are in Greenwich, Connecticut.[2]

The mission of the BCA is to fund innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health through education and outreach. As of 2015, the organization had awarded over $20 million to fund research and educational and outreach programs since its inception.[3]

The corporate sponsors of the BCA include many Fortune 500 companies, including J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and PepsiCo.

The annual luncheon for the BCA attracts over 800 people, including many celebrities, and raises close to $2 million.

Sources

  1. Hatcher, Adrian (May 3, 2018). "Breast Cancer Alliance Expands Scope of Run/Walk For Hope". Greenwich Time.
  2. Bind, Barbara (October 4, 2014). "BCA: Battling Breast Cancer On Every Front". Greenwich Time.
  3. Borsuk, Ken (October 22, 2015). "Greenwich Breast Cancer Alliance fashion benefit a huge success". Greenwich Time.
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