The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition is a non-profit, grassroots, volunteer based organization established in 1992. They are a partnership of breast cancer survivors, health care professionals, representatives from cancer related organizations and supporters. They are dedicated to making a positive difference in the health of Maine people through financial support for underserved people with breast health or breast cancer needs, advocacy for breast cancer research and legislation, and education to promote knowledge about breast cancer and quality care.
The Support Service Fund
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s Support Service Fund provides underserved residents of Maine with financial assistance for breast health or breast cancer related services. Among the wide range of items and services provided are:
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition is a non-profit, grassroots, volunteer based organization established in 1992. They are a partnership of breast cancer survivors, health care professionals, representatives from cancer related organizations and supporters. They are dedicated to making a positive difference in the health of Maine people through financial support for underserved people with breast health or breast cancer needs, advocacy for breast cancer research and legislation, and education to promote knowledge about breast cancer and quality care.
The Support Service Fund
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s Support Service Fund provides underserved residents of Maine with financial assistance for breast health or breast cancer related services. Among the wide range of items and services provided are:
- Mammograms
- Ultrasound
- Hospital Bills
- Physician Bills
- Bras
- Protheses
- Wigs
- Perscriptions
- Lymphedema Therapy
- Compression Garments
- Genetic Testing
- Transportation Costs
- Temporary Living Expenses
Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.
~ Alice M. Swaim
Service, Advocacy, Education
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition has received many honors and awards including:
Lymphedema Patient Advocacy Award for their work in providing financial assistance to lymphedema patients through their Support Service Fund.
Those Who Care Agency of Distinction Award The award is presented to an outstanding volunteer organization each year.
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition has received many honors and awards including:
Lymphedema Patient Advocacy Award for their work in providing financial assistance to lymphedema patients through their Support Service Fund.
Those Who Care Agency of Distinction Award The award is presented to an outstanding volunteer organization each year.