It is coming upon two years that I have been the Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas and it has been a privilege to lead this great organization and to work with such a powerful, committed staff of women. BCRC has had a couple of...more »
December 22nd With times and finances tight this holiday season, isn’t it a bonus to buy a Christmas present that’s also a gift to a good cause? If you’re still looking for that last minute (or belated) gift, the Art Bra Calendar 2010 could provide that double whammy. Click here to...more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Debie Klaus Georgetown Fire Department (512) 930-3473 December 10, 2009 Firefighters Donate to Breast Cancer Resource Centers The Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas accepted a check for $4,500 on Tuesday from the Georgetown Association of Professional Firefighters. The donation was a result of money raised from the Pink...more »
Support the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas with your purchase of Redefining Beauty: $5.00 of every online sale will be donated to the BCRC through April 1, 2010. This makes a wonderful holiday gift! Published by Dos Gatos Press, Redefining Beauty is a collection of poems that came out of Morton’s...more »
News 8’s Crestina Chavez talks with Barbara Formichelli with the BCRC about the great work they have done over the past year, and the organization’s need for volunteers in 2010. Click here for more. ...more »
Breast cancer had long-reaching effect on survivor 11-2-2009 By CHRISTINE BOLANOS Special to the Leader Last March, six-year Williamson County resident Paula Nelson discovered she was the newest member of a club she didn’t expect to ever have to join: The group of women battling breast cancer. As an ER nurse, Nelson knew...more »
Philadelphia, PA (AHN) – Researchers with the University of Pennsylvania are touting the benefits of weight lifting among breast cancer survivors as a booster of self esteem. The researchers said in a statement that regular weight lifting by breast cancer survivors typically makes them feel better about their bodies and their...more »
No woman wants to hear those dreaded four words — “You have breast cancer.” But it’s a diagnosis that 1 in 8 women will hear at some point in her life. It’s the most common form of cancer in women. What happens after your diagnosis can literally make a life of death...more »
Are you a state employee? Do you work in higher education? Do you have friends or family that work for the state or a university? October 1st not only is the beginning of breast cancer awareness month, it is also the kick off of the State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC). ...more »
14th Annual Champagne Brunch Honorary Chair, Gail Chovan’s, wonderful speech: Hi, I’m Gail ***, and I have breast cancer…(pause and scan the room). Okay, this is where you’re all supposed to say ‘Hi Gail!’ in ragged unison, because, let’s face it, this is like a big 12-step program, and cancer is the...more »