Young Survival Coalition

What Young Survival Coalition does

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1998 in New York City by a group of young women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40. The organization exists to address the underrepresentation of young adults in breast cancer research, community support, and public conversation, and operates as the only US organization focused exclusively on young adults (age 40 and under) facing breast cancer. It serves primary beneficiaries including newly diagnosed young adults, metastatic breast cancer patients, and co-survivors, plus secondary audiences such as healthcare providers and identity-based sub-communities (Black, LGBTQ+, AANHPI, Latina).

YSC's core products are educational resources, peer-support programs, and community-building assets rather than technology products. The product portfolio includes the Navigator guidebook series (Newly Diagnosed and Metastatic), a searchable Resource Directory, a clinical trial search tool built with Breastcancertrials.org, monthly Virtual Hangouts co-led by licensed clinical social workers, more than 170 in-person Face 2 Face local networking groups, private Facebook communities, the Peer Match one-on-one mentoring program delivered with After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD), annual conferences (YSC Summit and YSC Wellness Summit), Tour de Pink cycling events, Team YSC participation in the TCS New York City Marathon, an audio/video library (YSC TV), and the global Project 528 research initiative. There is no mobile app, API, or proprietary AI/ML system disclosed; technology stack is described as digital-content and community-platform rather than product-software.

YSC's business model is donation- and grant-funded, with all programs and resources provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Novartis, Avon Foundation for Women, Gilead Sciences), event fundraising (Tour de Pink, TCS New York City Marathon), and peer-to-peer community fundraising. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, has 51-100 employees, and is headquartered at 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, with programmatic reach extending across the US and, via Project 528, to almost every continent in 14 languages.

Name

Young Survival Coalition

Legal name

Young Survival Coalition

Website

https://youngsurvival.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Young Survival Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that provides free education, peer support, and community programs exclusively for young adults (under 40) diagnosed with breast cancer and their co-survivors, operating more than 170 local support groups across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Health Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Breast cancer support
• Young adult oncology
• Peer support networks
• Cancer education resources
• Nonprofit health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters who contribute to fund essential programs and resources for young breast cancer survivors.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate donors provide vital funding to deliver support and education to young breast cancer survivors.
3. Event Fundraising: Fundraising through events including Tour de Pink cycling events, TCS New York City Marathon team participation, and general fundraising campaigns.
4. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Community members create personal fundraising pages or host events to raise funds on behalf of YSC.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free educational resources, peer support programs, and community-building services exclusively for young adults (age 40 and under) diagnosed with breast cancer and their co-survivors. Offerings include the Navigator guidebook series, in-person Face 2 Face networks in 170+ U.S. locations, virtual hangouts, private Facebook groups, one-on-one peer matching, annual conferences (YSC Summit and Wellness Summit), clinical trial search tools, and the Tour de Pink charity cycling event.

Product overview

Young Survival Coalition offers a comprehensive suite of support services, educational resources, and community programs designed exclusively for young adults (age 40 and under) diagnosed with breast cancer and their co-survivors. The core offerings include the Navigator guidebook series (Newly Diagnosed Navigator and Metastatic Navigator), multiple peer support channels (Virtual Hangouts, Face 2 Face in-person networks in 170+ locations, Private Facebook Groups, and Peer Match one-on-one mentoring), annual conferences (YSC Summit and Wellness Summit), and a searchable Resource Directory. Additional programs include clinical trial search tools, the Research Think Tank initiative, Tour de Pink cycling events, Team YSC marathon participation, Spanish language resources (En Español), and the Audio/Video Library (YSC TV). These products work together to provide education, emotional support, and community connection throughout the cancer journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project 528: A global movement to gather voices and experiences from young breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers from around the world.
• YSC Face 2 Face (F2F)
• YSC Summit
• YSC Wellness Summit
• Tour de Pink
• YSC Virtual Hangouts

Products and services

• Navigator Series (Newly Diagnosed Navigator & Metastatic Navigator) Free guidebooks addressing every phase of breast cancer treatment and survivorship for young adults at all stages of their cancer journey.
• Virtual Hangouts Monthly online peer support meetings led by survivors/thrivers and licensed clinical social workers, providing protected spaces for connection across metastatic, LGBTQ+, Black & African descent, and Spanish-speaking communities.
• YSC Face 2 Face (F2F) Networks Local in-person support groups in 170+ U.S. locations providing support and resources for young adults at all stages of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, or recovery.
• Private Facebook Groups Safe online communities for young adults affected by breast cancer to talk to peers, ask questions, share information, and build lasting relationships, including groups for survivors/thrivers, co-survivors, MBC, LGBTQ+, and AANHPI communities.
• Peer Match / Talk One-on-One One-on-one peer matching program partnering with After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) to connect individuals with trained mentors who share similar diagnosis, treatment, ages, interests, and family dynamics.
• YSC Summit Annual national conference providing education, inspiration, and connection for young adults affected by breast cancer and their co-survivors; described as the largest conference program dedicated exclusively to this community.
• YSC Wellness Summit Immersive wellness experience blending self-care, inspiration, and connection through activities like dance, deep conversations, and calm moments for young breast cancer survivors.
• Tour de Pink Charity cycling event offering 1-day rides at 20, 36, or 62-mile distances to raise funds supporting young adults with breast cancer.
• Resource Directory Searchable database of breast cancer resources categorized by topic including advocacy, detection, diagnosis, fertility, financial support, genetics, insurance, metastatic support, nutrition, and treatment.
• Audio/Video Library (YSC TV) Video content library featuring YSC events with leading experts discussing mental health, sex & intimacy, managing treatment, wellness, and co-survivor topics relevant to young adults.
• Metastatic Trial Search Clinical trial search tool specifically designed for patients with metastatic breast cancer, created in collaboration with Breastcancertrials.org and other partner organizations.
• En Español (Spanish Language Resources) Spanish-language collection including Newly Diagnosed Navigator, guides on nutrition, sex & intimacy, practical matters, metastatic breast cancer, and fertility, plus a virtual Spanish support group (Encuentro Virtual en Español).
• Team YSC - TCS New York City Marathon Charity running team program partnered with the TCS New York City Marathon, supporting young adults affected by breast cancer through fundraising and community participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 24,000+ young adults affected by breast cancer annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSC has partnered with ABCD for the Peer Matchmaking program, which creates unique matches between young adults who need support and trained mentors who share similar diagnoses, treatment plans, ages, interests, and family dynamics.
• Breastcancertrials.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSC collaborates with Breastcancertrials.org to offer Metastatic Trial Search, a tool that identifies clinical trials for women with metastatic breast cancer. This partnership also includes Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, and Triple Step Toward the Cure.
• NovartisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNovartis provides support for YSC's biomarker education initiatives, helping bring biomarker education content to the young breast cancer community.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORCE is a nonprofit for people with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer that YSC connects members to for genetic testing support and hereditary breast cancer resources.
• Susan G. KomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer organization providing resources, research, and community support for those affected by breast cancer.
• Living Beyond Breast CancercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSC collaborates with Living Beyond Breast Cancer to provide educational resources and support for young breast cancer survivors.
• American Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor cancer organization providing cancer information, support programs, and research funding that YSC connects members to for additional resources.
• CancerCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer support organization providing counseling, support groups, and financial assistance that YSC recommends to co-survivors and survivors.
• Cancer Support CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer support organization providing emotional support and education that YSC recommends for co-survivor support services.
• Metastatic Breast Cancer AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYSC is a member of the MBC Alliance, a group of breast cancer nonprofits and industry partners working to improve the lives of those with metastatic breast cancer through awareness, education, policy, and coordinated research funding.
• MetavivorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetavivor raises awareness of MBC and funds MBC research, and is referenced as a key resource for young women with metastatic breast cancer.
• Stupid CancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung adult cancer organization that YSC partners with to address the needs of young adults facing breast cancer.
• Nueva VidaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-language resource partner providing support for Latina women affected by breast cancer.
• LatinaSHAREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-language resource partner providing support and information for Latina women affected by breast cancer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CancerCare: Provides free professional support services including counseling, support groups, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. It overlaps with YSC on counseling, support groups, and referral networks.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A national nonprofit providing education and support to people affected by breast cancer. LBBC explicitly partners with YSC and competes for similar educational content, conferences, and mid-funnel survivor engagement.
• Metavivor: A volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated specifically to metastatic breast cancer research and awareness. It directly competes with YSC's metastatic breast cancer programs and is a core MBC Alliance partner.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): A nonprofit serving people with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. YSC explicitly refers members to FORCE, indicating direct mission overlap on genetic testing and hereditary risk support.
• After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD): Provides one-on-one personalized support for anyone impacted by breast cancer. ABCD partners with YSC on the Peer Match program and offers a directly comparable peer mentoring service.
• Stupid Cancer: A national nonprofit focused on young adults (ages 15-39) affected by all cancers. It overlaps directly with YSC's young-adult focus and is a partner organization on shared advocacy.
• National Breast Cancer Coalition: A grassroots advocacy coalition focused on public policy and research funding for breast cancer. It overlaps with YSC's advocacy and policy work and competes for breast cancer donor attention.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest US breast cancer nonprofit, funding research and providing community support. While much broader in scope than YSC, it serves an overlapping donor and survivor base and is a direct competitor for breast-cancer philanthropic dollars.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: The largest private funder of breast cancer research globally. It competes with YSC for corporate breast cancer philanthropy but focuses primarily on research rather than survivor support services.
• American Cancer Society: The largest US cancer nonprofit, addressing all cancer types. ACS overlaps with YSC on general cancer information, support programs, and healthcare provider resources, and is a strategic partner and competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yscbuzz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YSCYoungSurvival
• Facebookfacebook.com/youngsurvivalcoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/young-survival-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/youngsurvivalcoalition
• Pinterestpinterest.com/youngsurvival

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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