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Media Interview with Bosom Buddy, Della Rossko

November 12, 2010

Since Bosom Buddies was formed in 1982, we have helped over a thousand women navigate their breast cancer journeys. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of our support group members have been interviewed by members of the media. Featured in this article the Glendale Star newspaper is Della Rossko, [...]

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The National Breast Cancer Coalition Deadline is Counting Down

October 1, 2010

NBCC is setting a deadline for ending breast cancer in 2020. Go the the website listed below to learn about this new project.
Today we set a goal. Today we set a deadline. January 1, 2020. The end of breast cancer. Hope is a wish. The deadline is a commitment. Hope says whenever. The deadline says [...]

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WEST VALLEY SPEAKER SCHEDULE AND FALL EVENTS

September 22, 2010

Upcoming West Valley speakers
Oct. 7, 2010 - Dr. Brenda Moorthy, Breast Surgeon
Nov. 4, 2010 - Dr. Milton Q. Liu  (Arizona Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine)
Dec. 2, 2010 – Christmas Party (No Speaker, but support issues discussion)
If you would like to help with the Christmas Party event, please contact Dianne Scudder [dianne@scuddertech.com]
Speaking of ideas and help: Could each of [...]

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Exciting Events and New Clothing Donation Sites!

August 27, 2010

For the first time we have Bosom Buddies clothing donation boxes at several Walgreens Stores. Our Community Donations Manager, Susanne Stacy, has been meeting with Walgreens management and other property owners and has increased the number of donation boxes around the Valley.
Our volunteers, Pat Mc Garvey and Becky Chase, have been busy manning Bosom Buddies [...]

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New HealthCare Reform Law Helps Breast Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials

August 4, 2010

HOW WILL THE NEW HEALTH CARE REFORM LAW HELP ME MAKE MY OWN DECISIONS ABOUT MY HEALTH CARE?

I would like to participate in a clinical trial but my insurance won’t cover my care if I do. Will this change under the new law?
Yes. Under the new law, beginning in 2014 all group and individual [...]

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New Options for those with Pre-existing Conditions

July 20, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition. Breast cancer survivors can get help now in finding insurance options.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/07/20100701a.html

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Volunteer Luncheon – Save the Date

June 19, 2010

Please plan to attend the 2010 Annual Bosom Buddies Volunteer Luncheon.
The new date is Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Avanti’s Restaurant in Phoenix from 11:30 AM -2 :00 PM. We’ll be inviting this year’s Bosom Buddies volunteers to be our guests. Family and friends can also register for the event to thank these dedicated women. [...]

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Breast Cancer Survivors at NBCC Conference

June 4, 2010

Bosom Buddies sent 7 enthusiastic members to the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual advocacy conference in Washington, DC. They learned about the latest advances in breast cancer and met with congressional representatives about healthcare public policy issues. Kathy Zeitz & Karen Lewkowitz also attended an NBCC reception at the Vice-President’s home.

Bosom Buddies Crew

Karen Lewkowitz & [...]

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Bosom Buddies-Hospice of The Valley Event

May 4, 2010

Dee Courtwright-Smoot traveled from Prescott to join us

The May 2nd Bosom Buddies-Hospice of the Valley Fashion Show and Tea was a great success. The 300 attendees from both organizations filled the  beautiful Phoenix Art Museum venue. Everyone had an opportunity to learn more about the efforts of both of our wonderful organizations whose volunteers help [...]

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Bosom Buddies Provides Mastectomy Bras & Breast Forms

May 3, 2010

We offer mastectomy bras and breast forms to those who have no insurance or are underinsured. We have a large selection of donated bras, both new and gently used.
We also have a limited number of donated breast forms. We strongly recommend that women first seek the services of a certified mastectomy fitter to determine their [...]

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