2009
BCA events or programs are highlighted in pink boxes


On-going

The Wall of Hope

The Wall of Hope is a
traveling exhibit which features
the faces and stories of
150 local breast cancer survivors.

Check back for locations

Click here for more information about the Wall of Hope




Breast Cancer Registry of Greater Cincinnati
The Breast Cancer Registry is a University of Cincinnati initiative to support local breast cancer research. The Registry welcomes the participation of all women and men throughout Greater Cincinnati ever diagnosed with breast cancer.

For more information:
www.eh.uc.edu/breastcancerregistry


On-going

The Lymph Connection meets the third Monday of each month
from 7:00-9:00pm at St. Elizabeth Medical Center - South in N. Kentucky.
Call Mary Defoe for more info: 859-344-2274.
Click here for the Lymph Connection newsletter (PDF)

Mercy Hospital Anderson support group
held every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm.

Women's Cancer Group
meets at he ACS Hope Lodge, 2808 Reading Road
Friday afternoons.

Helping Each Other Support Group
Meets at St., Elizabeth Hospital in N. Kentucky the
first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. Call 859-341-5444.

Women of Hope Cancer Prayer Group
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
www.visitnewhope.org
Click here for information (PDF)

The following groups meet at the
Wellness Community 4918 Cooper Rd. in Blue Ash.
Call 513-791-4060 for more information:

Breast Cancer Groups
meet weekly on Mondays at 6:30pm-8:30pm and Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

FOCUS ON HEALING “THE LEBED METHOD”
An effective therapeutic program of movement and dance exercise
for breast cancer survivors. Classes held on Tuesdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm
and Wednesdays at 10:30am-11:30am.

Previvor Group
(those who have tested positively for BCRA 1 or 2)

meets every second Saturday, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Young Women with Breast Cancer
meet 2nd Tuesday in Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. and Dec. 7:00pm-9:00pm

Breast Cancer Grads Networking Group
meet 2nd Saturday of every month 11:00am-1:00pm

Advanced Breast Cancer Networking Group
meet 2nd Saturday of each month 11:00am-12:30pm



Cancer Family Care's Mammography Screening Dates
Click here for list of dates and locations (PDF)


Cancer Family Care Mission: To strengthen the well being and alleviate
the suffering of children, adults and families coping with cancer.



YWCA Mammography Screening dates
Click here for list of dates and locations (PDF)




Breast Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati's (BCA)
14th Annual Survivorship Celebration

was held on
April 18, 2009

Heidi Base-Smith and Katie Brown received the
Linda K. Heines Awards of Inspiration and Hope
at this year's event.

Past BCA Award recipients (pdf)


View pictures from our 2009 event

Click here to view photos from past events:
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 | 2003


September 12

Komen Greater Cincinnati Race for the Cure
returns to Cincinnati Riverfront
www.komencincinnati.org


Sept. 20 - 22

Fly Fishing Retreats For Women
Recovering from Cancer


At Rockwell Springs Trout Club, Near Castalia, OH.
This event is offered by Reel and Heal "Hooked for Life".

For more information visit:
www.reelandheal.com


October 2

Lee National Denim Day

Lee National Denim Day®

Since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has raised more than $75 million for the fight against breast cancer ... $5 at a time. On Denim Day, Oct. 2, the BCA has pledged to wear jeans and each donate at least $5 to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Please join our team and spread to word to friends, family and co-workers.

For more information visit:
www.denimday.com



October 10

Sisters Network Cincinnnati presents
Quintessential Sisters:
a fundraising event honoring five notable women
for their contributions to breast cancer awareness.
6:00pm-9:00pm Sharonville Convention Center
Cost $30.00

www.sistersnetworkcincy.org


October 11

ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
www.makingstrides.acsevents.org



October 25

Breast Cancer Brick Auction
www.breastcancerbricks.org


November 6

Cancer Family Care annual wine tasting fund raiser. www.cancerfamilycare.org



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