In 1993, a small group of women formed the American Breast Cancer Association with a big ambition.  The mission of this grass roots organization is to work towards making breast cancer a history in our lifetime.

Our major concerns are:

• To let every woman know that early detection of breast cancer makes a big difference in the rate of survival.
• To establish National Breast Cancer Centers accessible to all women for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• To provide funding for breast cancer research at the local, state and national levels.
• To provide reduced cost for mammography according to financial needs.

Our year-round activities:

• We provide free mammography to those women who do not have insurance or cannot afford to pay.
• We create public awareness by conducting Town hall meetings.
• We educate by conducting seminars on breast cancer.
• We lobby for the creation of National Breast Cancer Centers to State and National Legislators through letter writing campaigns and the collection of signatures.
• We provide a support group for breast cancer survivors.
• We raise funds by hosting events like the Pink Ribbon Run, Golf and Tennis tournaments, Bike-a-thons, and Benefit Dinners.