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Research Is the Reason

Behind every person diagnosed with breast cancer there are: Family and friends. Physicians and scientists. Let's give a voice to this community, through research.

Because research is the reason they have a story to tell.

Research Is the Reason

I’m Thriving

Read Tiffany’s Story

Research Is the Reason

I Could Make Informed Decisions About My Care

Read Pamela’s Story

Research Is the Reason

I Got My Life Back

Read Kannie’s Story

Research Is the Reason

I Can Inspire Other Young Women

Read Nicole’s Story

Research Is the Reason

I can keep working to support science

Read Sadia's Story

Research Is the Reason

I live life to the fullest

Read Ellen's Story

Research Is the Reason

I'm here for my family

Read Maria's Story

Research Is the Reason

I Can Advocate for MBC Patients

Read Julia's Story

Research Is the Reason

I could meet my first grandson

READ PAM'S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I’m here for my family

READ NASREEN’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I can live a full life

READ TRACEY’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I could take action

READ MELISSA'S STORY

Everything changes when you get that
diagnosis. Nothing is ever the same.

MARENDA, DIAGNOSED IN 2012

Research Is the Reason

I Can Give My Patients the Best Care

READ DR. SHULMAN’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I can share my experience

READ YVONNE’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

My kids have their mom

READ KATE’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I remain hopeful

READ SUSIE’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I can make a difference

READ KERONE’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I can advocate for others

READ ANDRE’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

I can follow my passions

READ TRACEY’S STORY

Research Is the Reason

My breast cancer was caught early

READ ALICE’S STORY

The Ground We’ve Gained

Discover how far science has come since BCRF’s founding—and how our best-in-class investigators have been involved in every major breakthrough.

See the timeline

What's your reason?

Share what research means to you using the hashtag
#ResearchIsTheReason on Instagram for a chance to be
featured here.

Support research with a legacy gift. Sample, non-binding bequest language:

I give to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, located in New York, NY, federal tax identification number 13-3727250, ________% of my total estate (or $_____).

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