Fall 2021 Newsletter - Zero Breast Cancer

We envision a world with Zero Breast Cancer.

Dear Reader,

We are so grateful to everyone who showed up for Zero Breast Cancer as part of the Dipsea Hike, whether coming in person, participating virtually, volunteering, donating or sponsoring. Fundraising continues through October, so there’s still time to help us reach our goal!

October is always a busy month at Zero Breast Cancer, and we’re sure you know why! While we focus on breast cancer all year round, Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws special attention to our cause. We’ve had a lot of opportunities to spread our breast cancer and recurrence prevention messages in multiple communities this year, including at high schools, a webcast at Both Sides of the Conversation for Black and Brown community members, and the Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad Spanish-language radio and webcast. Learn more about what we’ve got going on this month below.

Also, you can still register for the fourth in our free Health Equity in Breast Cancer webinar series, taking place next Thursday, October 21 at noon PT. Our Environment and Breast Cancer: Working for a Healthier Future will feature two of our partners who make a difference: Nsedu Obot Witherspoon from Children’s Environmental Health Network and Deysi Flores from Make the Road New York. You don’t want to miss it!

Thank you again for all your support.

Yours in health,

Kevin

Kevin Gay

President

Blogs

What's Happening at ZBC During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lindsay Huston and Mechiel Taylor at Tam High

We've got a lot going on! Read our blog to find out what we're doing and ways you can support us this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more.

How to Help Kids Overcome Stress and Insufficient Sleep

Is your child struggling with anxiety, stress, and frequent tantrums? It could be that they need to get more sleep. ZBC volunteer Ruth Riley reports on ways to help kids overcome stress and sleep better. Read her suggestions.

ZBC in the News

Both Sides of the Conversation Sunday Chat

ZBC Program Director Catherine Thomsen was on Both Sides of the Conversation, a weekly YouTube broadcast for Black and Brown communities, to talk about breast cancer. Catherine spoke about Zero Breast Cancer at 35 minutes and was part of a lively discussion with the hosts and two breast cancer survivors. Watch the video.

Recursos e información para la prevención del cáncer de mama

Catherine spoke on the Spanish-language radio/Facebook Live show Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad. Along with the host and a breast cancer survivor, she discussed what we can do to lower our risk and that of future generations, the importance of self-advocacy, and how to support people after a cancer diagnosis. Watch the video.

Help Us Reach Our Dipsea Hike Goal!

Dipsea Hike October Thermometer showing 71% of goal reached

Donations for Dipsea Hike 2021 are gratefully accepted through October 31. Your generous gift helps us reach our goal and makes an impact on those we serve. Thank you for your support!

Donate Now!

Join Our Webinar

Our Environment and Breast Cancer free webinar

Don’t forget to register for our free webinar! Join us next Thursday, October 21, at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET to learn about our environment and breast cancer, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our communities.