We do this by:

Educating young women about the importance of breast health awareness. Many young women feel alienated and fearful of considering their risks and their breast health. Our brochures and education pieces are bright, colourful and designed to take some of the fear out of the issues – women who are aware of their breasts are the best guardians of their own health.

Providing a community for young people to make a difference in the fight for the cause. Our fashion, music and fitness fundraisers are designed to appeal to women (and men!) under 40 years – young people do have time and money to give to the cause and we make it easy for them.

Raising funds to advance breast cancer research by training the next wave of brilliant research minds! Our unique program teams young researchers who show special promise with an experienced mentor. We seek innovative, translational research projects and especially encourage submission of projects addressing issues/biology of cancer in young women.

Raising awareness about the unique needs of young women who are battling breast cancer. Women diagnosed in their 20s and 30s face unique challenges with treatment, fertility, child care issues, work, financial obstacles, sexuality and relationships. We have recently launched a young survivor message board on our website and are exploring partnerships with other breast cancer groups concerned about young women and breast cancer.