WBCC is an alliance of individuals and organizations committed to halting the alarming incidence of breast cancer in Wisconsin. Our mission is to bring Wisconsin voices together to Stand Up and Speak Out about breast cancer through Education, Collaboration and Legislation.
Upcoming Events:
Call 888-295-2622 or email wbcc@standupandspeakout.org to register for either of these events:
Wednesday, March 3 : State Advocacy Day - Madison
Join us at the Capitol for our 4th Annual State Advocacy Day. The day begins with a “meet and greet” breakfast with legislators and aides, followed by a review of our 2010 priorities and preparation for legislator meetings in the afternoon. No “lobbying” experience is necessary to participate! Small groups are led by experienced advocates but you will have an opportunity to have your voice heard. Take the next step in your breast cancer advocacy and be a part of this exciting and empowering day!
Saturday May 1: NBCC “Pre-conference” Training - 9:30am-1pm
Interested in learning more about the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Advocacy Training Conference? Already signed up to attend? This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other Wisconsin attendees and find out what to expect from this outstanding 4 day learning experience. (see below for more information)
Saturday May 22-Tuesday May 25: National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Advocacy Training Conference & Lobby Day - Washington DC
Learn what’s really happening in breast cancer today and where we need to go. Workshops are available for every level of understanding in the science of breast cancer, new research, effective advocacy strategies and more. The final day is a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with our Wisconsin congressional delegation about the NBCC’s policy priorities. Scholarships are available from both the NBCC and the WBCC for a limited time. Go to www.stopbreastcancer.org for more information from NBCC. WBCC can help you coordinate your travel plans - call the number above for information.
Sherry Kohlenberg Scholarships available for 2010
Breast Cancer Advocates who are Wisconsin residents and are interested in attending the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s Annual Advocacy Training Conference may now contact us for an application to receive a Sherry Kohlenberg Scholarship. Candidates should have a strong interest in learing more about the science and advocacy of breast cancer and be willing to serve on a WBCC committee for a one year minimum to use the knowledge you gain at the conference and lobby day. The conference is held in Washington DC from May 22-25, 2010. Please call us at 414-963-2103 or email wbcc@standupandspeakout.org for more information.
WBCC Welcomes new and continuing Board Directors
At the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Meeting, held November 4, the following new and continuing directors were installed:
Bonnie Anderson, Jo DeMars, Andy Guitierrez, Rhonda Deneka
We welcomed our new officers:
Bonnie Anderson, Board President; Jo DeMars, Vice President; Denise Harris, Secretary; and Andy Gutierrez, continuing as Treasurer
And we thanked the following retiring directors for their service on the board:
Ellen Vander Heyden (6 years), Donna Johnson (2 years), Dave Ziler (2 years), and Gerry Parenteau (3 years)
414.963.2103 Toll Free: 888.295.2622
