Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

What Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition does

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in Dover (Kent County) and Rehoboth Beach (Sussex County), giving it the only statewide physical footprint of any breast cancer organization in Delaware. The organization employs approximately 25 full-time and part-time staff who deliver free breast cancer education, peer mentor support, survivorship programs, patient navigation to free and low-cost screenings, and financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. DBCC's portfolio includes the Women's Health Screening Program (mobile mammography and patient navigation), Peer Mentor Support (matching newly diagnosed patients with certified survivor mentors), the Pink Folder resource toolkit, the Breast Care Assistance Fund, and specialized programs such as Young Survivors in Action, Yes2Health, Nurture with Nature, Breast Cancer Awareness for Black Women, and Salud Mamaria Para Latinos.

DBCC's business model is entirely donation- and fundraising-driven, with all programs and services provided at no cost to constituents. Revenue streams include individual donations, year-round corporate sponsorships (Bayhealth Foundation, AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, Tidal Health, Delaware Electric Cooperative, Delaware Imaging Network/Radnet), signature fundraising events (Lights of Life Gala, Shining Light Awards, Monster Mile Walk, Dewey Goes Pink), community partner fundraisers, and the social enterprise Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home, a physical thrift/resale storefront in Wilmington whose proceeds fund DBCC programs. Customer segments span breast cancer patients and survivors (primary), underserved populations including African-American women (disproportionately affected by TNBC, where Delaware ranks 1st nationally), Latinas, young women, lesbians, women with disabilities, and corporate/community partners engaging DBCC for workplace breast health education.

The organization's go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on in-person and virtual educational presentations, peer mentor storytelling, and signature events as its primary awareness and acquisition channels. DBCC distributes services through direct community programs (in-person across all three Delaware counties), virtual channels (Zoom, pre-recorded video), a toll-free hotline, and its retail storefront. Strategic partnerships with the Delaware Cancer Consortium, Delaware Health and Social Services, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (where DBCC holds a board seat), and academic researchers like Dr. Scott Siegel provide research and data-sharing infrastructure to inform programming targeting health disparities.

Name

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Legal name

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Inc.

Website

https://debreastcancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a Wilmington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1991, providing free breast cancer education, peer mentor support, survivorship programs, and screening navigation to Delaware residents across all three counties, funded by donations, sponsorships, events, and a thrift-store social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Breast Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Breast cancer support
• Cancer screening navigation
• Survivorship programs
• Peer mentor support
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: DBCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds its mission through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, community partner fundraisers, and annual signature events such as the Lights of Life Gala, Shining Light Awards, and Monster Mile Walk. The organization also operates Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home, a resale shop generating revenue to support DBCC programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free breast cancer education, peer mentor support, patient navigation to screenings, survivorship programs, and financial assistance to individuals affected by breast cancer across Delaware. It also delivers breast health presentations and wellness programming to corporate and community partners, and operates a thrift/resale shop that funds its mission.

Product overview

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of breast cancer support programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include: the Women's Health Screening Program (mobile mammography and patient navigation), Survivor Programs (education and support groups), Peer Mentor Support (one-on-one survivor matching), the Pink Folder (resource toolkit for newly diagnosed), and Breast Care Assistance Fund (financial support). Specialized programs target specific populations: Young Survivors in Action for young women, Salud Mamaria Para Latinos for the Hispanic community, and Breast Cancer Awareness for Black Women addressing Triple Negative Breast Cancer disparities. Additional programs include Yes2Health wellness education, Nurture with Nature outdoor activities, Community Outreach & Education sessions, and DBCC's Breast Cancer Update events. The organization also operates Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home as a social enterprise fundraising mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home: A resale shop operated by DBCC to support breast cancer programs and services

Products and services

• Survivor Programs Innovative year-round survivorship programs held throughout Delaware providing education, support, and friendship for breast cancer survivors.
• Women's Health Screening Program Mobile mammography screening and patient navigation program partnering with organizations to provide breast health presentations, information, resources, and navigation services at no cost.
• Peer Mentor Support for Breast Cancer Program matching DBCC Certified Peer Mentors (breast cancer survivors) with newly diagnosed individuals based on similar age, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and lifestyle for free one-on-one personalized support.
• DBCC Pink Folder Free toolkit of resources provided to those newly diagnosed with breast cancer containing information about survivorship programs, financial support, services, resources, and answers to important questions.
• Breast Care Assistance Fund Program providing financial assistance to help cover barriers to breast cancer care including transportation, interpretation, and support services.
• Young Survivors in Action (YSIA) Program specifically designed for young women diagnosed with breast cancer, offering specialized support and activities.
• Yes2Health Health education and wellness program providing participants with tools and knowledge for healthy living.
• Nurture with Nature Nature-based survivorship program connecting breast cancer survivors through outdoor activities and experiences.
• Community Outreach and Education Educational sessions and outreach programs conducted in partnership with corporate and community organizations to raise breast health awareness.
• Great Stuff Savvy Resale and Home DBCC's resale shop serving as a social enterprise and fundraising mechanism, located in Wilmington, DE at Talleyville Center.
• DBCC's Breast Cancer Update Educational event featuring presentations on breast cancer research, treatment advances, and survivorship topics.
• Breast Health Presentations In-person, Zoom, or pre-recorded educational presentations teaching breast anatomy, cancer formation, treatment options, personal risk assessment, and risk reduction strategies.
• Salud Mamaria Para Latinos Spanish-language breast health program addressing cultural, economic, and language barriers to breast cancer screening for the Latino community.
• Breast Cancer Awareness for Black Women Program addressing the disproportionate impact of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) on Black women, with focus on Delaware ranking 1st in the country for Black women diagnosed with TNBC.

Quantifiable outcome

• DBCC has referred and navigated thousands of uninsured adults for free and low-cost cancer screenings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Delaware Cancer ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBCC collaborates with the Delaware Cancer Consortium and Delaware Health and Social Services on data sharing to enhance community programs, reduce breast cancer mortality, and improve survivorship across Delaware, particularly for underserved populations.
• National Breast Cancer CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBCC is a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition and is represented on its board of directors, contributing to national efforts to research the causes of breast cancer and pursue optimal treatments and cures.
• Dr. Scott Siegel (Research Collaborator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Scott Siegel collaborates with DBCC on population health research related to Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) and breast cancer disparities, presenting findings to DBCC staff to enhance community programs targeting underserved populations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest national breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, community health, and direct support programs. Comparable to DBCC because it operates in the same mission space (breast cancer education, screening navigation, survivor support) but at vastly greater scale and with a national footprint.
• American Cancer Society: Large national nonprofit covering all cancer types, including breast cancer screening, patient support, and research. Comparable to DBCC in offering breast health education, navigation, and survivorship resources, though broader in scope and reach.

Direct peers

• National Breast Cancer Coalition: Advocacy and policy coalition of which DBCC is a member with board representation. Directly comparable as a breast cancer advocacy umbrella; however, it operates as a coalition of member organizations rather than a direct service provider.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing trusted information, community, and support to people affected by breast cancer. Comparable to DBCC in offering peer support, education, and survivorship programming for diagnosed individuals.
• Young Survival Coalition: National nonprofit focused specifically on young adults diagnosed with breast cancer. Highly comparable to DBCC's Young Survivors in Action (YSIA) program, which targets the same demographic.
• Tigerlily Foundation: National breast cancer foundation focused on young women — particularly women of color — addressing disparities in care. Comparable to DBCC in its emphasis on Black women, TNBC awareness, and culturally tailored programming.
• Sisters Network Inc. National African-American breast cancer survivorship organization with local affiliate chapters. Comparable to DBCC's Breast Cancer Awareness for Black Women program and TNBC-focused outreach to Black women.
• Latinas Contra Cancer: National nonprofit addressing cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latino communities. Closely comparable to DBCC's Salud Mamaria Para Latinos Spanish-language breast health program.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: National nonprofit advancing health equity and well-being for Black women, including breast cancer awareness. Comparable to DBCC in addressing breast cancer disparities and culturally competent care for Black women.

Emerging players

• Breastcancer.org: Digital-first nonprofit providing breast cancer education and peer community support. Comparable to DBCC in mission but differs in delivery model (online resource vs. in-person/community-led programs across three Delaware counties).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DeBreastCancer
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeBreastCancerCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-breast-cancer-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/debreastcancer
• Xx.com/debreastcancer

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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