Breast Cancer Coalition

What Breast Cancer Coalition does

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 in Rochester, New York, delivering free support, education, advocacy, and research services to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors across 27 counties in Western and Central New York. Its programmatic model is organized around four pillars: professionally facilitated discussion groups (newly diagnosed, metastatic, young survivors, Sisters of Color, gynecologic-specific, and general); one-on-one orientation sessions and the PALS peer-mentor program; an extensive educational platform anchored by a Webinar Library produced with local medical professionals; and a research grant initiative that has awarded over $1.3 million to New York State researchers since 2003. Wellness and healing-arts programming (yoga, tai chi, qi gong, drum circle, mindfulness, writing workshops) and a community-resources directory round out the offering, all delivered at no cost with ASL and Spanish-language access.

The organization operates a lean 14-person staff supplemented by a Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and Research Advisory Board, leveraging a hybrid in-person (Rochester HQ at 1048 University Ave) plus Zoom delivery model. Its technology footprint is conventional nonprofit infrastructure: Zoom for virtual programming, Monkeypod.io for online donations, and standard email/social/newsletter distribution, with a 13,500+ subscriber email list, 6,000+ social followers, and 11,500 quarterly print newsletters. The organization distributes its services through direct community outreach (health fairs, schools, religious organizations, cancer centers), healthcare provider referral pipelines, and online content including a monthly blog, archived webinars, and survivor-story features.

BCCR is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (one-time, recurring, President's Circle, GEMs monthly giving, securities), corporate sponsorships (Excellus, Wegmans, Liberty Pumps, Van Bortel Subaru, Salvatore's, Batavia Downs), community-organized third-party fundraisers (Van Bortel Share the Love $53,073, Batavia Downs $25,215, Liberty Pumps $10,516), grants (notably $150,000 from the New York State Department of Health in October 2024), and revenue from three signature annual fundraisers (Pink & Teal Challenge, TEE'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, ACTober). The organization does not monetize its services; all programs are provided free of charge to survivors.

Name

Breast Cancer Coalition

Legal name

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Website

https://bccr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that delivers free support, education, advocacy, and research services to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors across 27 counties in Western and Central New York, funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, community fundraisers, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Cancer survivor support
• Breast cancer services
• Gynecologic cancer support
• Cancer education programs
• Cancer research grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals through various methods including online donations, mail-in checks, phone donations, President's Circle ($1,000+ annual donors), Coalition GEMs monthly giving program, Coalition Loyal annual recurring donors, and stock/securities gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor the Coalition's three annual fundraising events: Pink & Teal Challenge, TEE'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, and ACTober. Sponsors receive brand visibility and recognition.
3. Community Fundraising Events: Third-party fundraisers organized by individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups including Van Bortel Subaru Share the Love campaign ($53,073), Batavia Downs Night at the Races ($25,215.30), Salvatore's Pink Pizza Box campaign, Liberty Pumps monthly fundraiser ($10,516), and hundreds of community-organized events annually.
4. Research Grants: Competitive grant program awarding funds to breast cancer researchers in New York State. Since 2003, has awarded $1,301,125 to researchers. Annual grants include the $50,000 Sylvia Cappellino Faculty Grant and $25,000 Pamela Delp Polashenski Trainee Grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester delivers free support, education, advocacy, and research services to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors across 27 counties in Western and Central New York. Programs include one-on-one introductory sessions, peer mentorship, professionally facilitated discussion groups, wellness/Healing Arts classes, educational webinars, community outreach, legislative advocacy, and competitive research grant funding to New York State researchers. All services are provided at no cost.

Product overview

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of free support, education, advocacy, and research services for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors in Western and Central New York. The organization operates as a unified service platform centered around its Four Pillars of Service: Support, Education, Advocacy, and Research. Core support services include PALS Mentor Program (peer mentorship), Breast/Gynecologic Cancer 101 one-on-one sessions, professionally facilitated Discussion Groups (for newly diagnosed, metastatic, young survivors, Sisters of Color, Women On A Journey, and general groups), and Healing Arts programming (yoga, tai chi, drum circle, mindfulness, Qi Gong, movement, and writing workshop). Education offerings include an extensive Webinar Library, Evening Education Webinars, Advanced Breast and GYN Cancer Webinar Series, Gynecologic Cancer Seminar, Lymphedema & Lipedema Discussion Group, and Aromatase Inhibitors education program. Research initiatives are anchored by the Breast Cancer Research Grant Initiative awarding over $1.3 million since 2003 through faculty and trainee grants. The Advocacy Committee works at local, state, and national levels. The organization also operates fundraising events (Pink & Teal Challenge, TEE'd Off Golf Tournament, ACTober), community outreach, resource directories, Coalition Voices blog, and quarterly Voices of the Ribbon newsletter. All programs and services are provided free of charge to survivors from point of diagnosis through survivorship.

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Products and services

• Breast and Gynecologic Cancer 101 One-on-one introductory sessions with a Coalition staff member designed to guide newly diagnosed individuals through initial information, resources, and support. Available in both breast cancer and gynecologic cancer versions.
• PALS Mentor Program Peer advocacy program pairing breast and gynecologic cancer survivors with trained peer mentors who have faced similar cancer situations, providing one-on-one support throughout the survivor's journey.
• Discussion Groups Professionally facilitated support groups including Brown Bag Lunch, Monday and Thursday breast/gynecologic cancer discussion groups, Newly Diagnosed, Metastatic Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Sisters of Color, Women On A Journey, and Young Survivor discussion groups.
• Healing Arts Program Wellness activities including Drum Circle, Mindfulness and Meditation, Movement and Motion, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Voices and Vision Writing Workshop, and Yoga designed to help survivors relax, reduce stress, and maintain physical health.
• Webinar Library Extensive collection of educational webinars developed with local doctors and medical experts covering cancer genetics, clinical trials, radiation therapy, nutritional health, financial toxicity, lymphedema, sexual health, palliative care, and survivorship topics.
• Evening Education Webinars Free evening webinars running January through August featuring local experts on breast and gynecologic cancer topics, with ASL interpreters provided.
• Advanced Breast and GYN Cancer Webinar Series Specialized webinar series for individuals with advanced or metastatic breast and gynecologic cancers.
• Gynecologic Cancer Seminar Educational seminar focused specifically on gynecologic cancers featuring expert presenters.
• Breast Cancer Research Grant Initiative Competitive grant program awarding funds to breast cancer researchers in New York State, including annual faculty and trainee research grants.
• Advocacy Committee Advocacy program working at local, state, and national levels to support breast and gynecologic cancer-relevant legislation and public policies, including participation in the National Breast Cancer Coalition's annual Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.
• Young Survivor Programming Specialized programs for individuals diagnosed under age 50, including discussion groups and quarterly gatherings, addressing unique challenges such as fertility, career, parenting, and long-term health management.
• Lymphedema and Lipedema Discussion Group Support group addressing lymphedema and lipedema concerns for cancer survivors.
• Surviving and Thriving on Aromatase Inhibitors Educational program helping survivors manage side effects and challenges of aromatase inhibitor therapy.
• PALS Pak Program Canvas tote bags filled with comfort and practical items including blankets, pillows, reading materials, lotions, teas, lip balm, coloring books or journals for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, offered to attendees of Breast or Gynecologic Cancer 101 sessions.
• Pink and Teal Challenge Annual Mother's Day weekend fundraiser featuring runners and walkers in pink and teal attire; the Coalition's largest fundraising event.
• TEE'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament Annual summer golf tournament held at Midvale Country Club to raise funds for Coalition programs and services.
• ACTober Autumn signature fundraising event that concludes the Coalition's trio of annual fundraisers.
• Community Outreach Program Educational presentations and materials provided to community groups including festivals, health fairs, workplaces, schools, universities, religious organizations, and cancer centers, with topics covering the Four Pillars of Service, pinkwashing awareness, legislation, and reducing toxic exposures.
• Community Resources Directory Curated resource listings connecting survivors with external support services including financial assistance, transportation, lodging, wigs and prosthesis providers, complementary medicine, and national cancer organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,301,125 awarded to breast cancer researchers since 2003
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Van Bortel SubarumajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Annual Share the Love campaign partnership. Van Bortel Subaru donates a portion of vehicle sales to the Coalition. 2025 donation of $53,073. Year-after-year support creating meaningful impact on survivor community.
• Batavia DownsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Night at the Races fundraiser benefiting the Coalition. Sold-out event raised $25,215.30 in 2025. Demonstrates unwavering dedication to supporting the Coalition's mission.
• Salvatore's Old Fashioned PizzeriamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPink Pizza Box Campaign - ongoing multi-year partnership. Salvatore's donates a portion of proceeds from pink boxes. Continued support vital in helping Coalition provide services free of charge.
• University of RochestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for breast cancer research lab visits and collaboration. Coalition's Research Advisory Board includes members from URMC. Field trips to cancer research labs included in research committee activities.
• Roswell Park Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for breast cancer research initiatives. Coalition's Greater Finger Lakes Breast Cancer Research Initiative awards grants to researchers including those at Roswell Park. Judith Epstein from Roswell Park received 2025 Advocate's Spirit Award.
• Upstate Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through Coalition's Greater Finger Lakes Breast Cancer Research Initiative. Research committee conducts field trips to cancer research labs including Upstate Medical University.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through Coalition's grant program. 2026 Trainee Grant awarded to Yu-Wei Chang, PhD Candidate at Cornell University, for breast cancer metastasis research.
• Liberty PumpsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Pink fundraiser. For every sump pump sold in October, Liberty Pumps donates $1, along with selling breast cancer wristlets and purse straps. Raised $10,516 for the Coalition in 2024.
• Area Medical ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local doctors and medical experts for webinar content. Medical professionals including oncologists, surgeons, therapists present educational webinars throughout the year on topics including treatment options, clinical trials, and survivorship care.
• National Breast Cancer CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy partnership. Coalition advocates participate in annual NBCC Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Collaboration on breast cancer legislation and research priorities.
• Breast Cancer Prevention PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partnership focused on preventing breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Collaboration on environmental health issues and legislation.
• SHARE Cancer SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partnership supporting, educating, and empowering women affected by breast, ovarian, or metastatic breast cancer. Collaboration on advocacy efforts and resources.
• MetavivorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on metastatic breast cancer advocacy and research. Coalition works with Metavivor on stage IV needs and issues affecting those living with advanced disease.
• Clean + HealthyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots organization partnership focused on environmental health issues. Collaboration to increase awareness about environmental exposures and their links to cancer.
• Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Coalition's annual fundraising events and programs.
• WegmansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for Coalition's annual fundraising events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest breast cancer-focused nonprofit in the U.S., funding research and providing community support. Directly competes with BCCR for donor dollars and corporate cause-marketing partnerships, but operates nationally rather than regionally.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. voluntary health organization; overlaps with BCCR across research funding, patient support, and advocacy. National reach makes it a broad incumbent peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit delivering support groups, educational workshops, and healthy-living programs for all cancer types. Broader scope than BCCR but a comparable professionally facilitated support-and-education model.

Direct peers

• SHARE Cancer Support: National nonprofit supporting, educating, and empowering women affected by breast, ovarian, and metastatic breast cancer. Already a named partner of BCCR and operates essentially the same model of peer support and education programs at national scale.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing support, education, and connection programs for people impacted by breast cancer, including specialized programming for young and metastatic survivors. Highly comparable service mix and mission to BCCR.
• Metavivor: Stage IV/metastatic breast cancer advocacy and research nonprofit. BCCR already partners with Metavivor; parallels BCCR's metastatic Common Ground programming and research grant funding.
• Breast Cancer Prevention Partners: Advocacy organization focused on preventing breast cancer by eliminating toxic chemical exposures—exactly aligned with BCCR's advocacy pillar and listed as a BCCR partner.
• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: National nonprofit dedicated to ovarian and gynecologic cancers through awareness, education, and support. Direct peer for BCCR's gynecologic cancer programming pillar.

Emerging players

• Young Survival Coalition: Focused on young women diagnosed with breast cancer, addressing fertility, career, and parenting concerns—mirroring BCCR's specialized 'Young Survivors Under 50' programming track.

Regional players

• Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Foundation): Western NY-based NCI-designated cancer center and BCCR research partner; complements BCCR's services with clinical treatment and adjacent survivorship programming in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BCCRoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/BreastCancerCoalitionofRochester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breast-cancer-coalition-of-rochester

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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