Loudoun Breast Health Network

What Loudoun Breast Health Network does

Loudoun Breast Health Network (LBHN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in June 2007 and headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia. The organization is operated entirely by volunteers with no paid staff and serves Loudoun County residents who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. LBHN delivers its mission through three core programs: the Pink Assistance Fund, which provides direct financial support for utilities, rent/mortgage, groceries, gas cards, and medical co-pays during treatment; the New Beginnings Program, which supplies wigs, mastectomy bras, head scarves, and hats; and Chemo Care Bags (with handmade hats from Two Rivers Yarn partner knitters) distributed via INOVA oncology nurses.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is minimal — it relies on a WordPress website (lbhn.org) with PayPal-enabled donations, Facebook and Instagram social channels, and email ([email protected]) as the sole contact channel. There is no proprietary platform, no application software, and no AI/ML systems. Operations are coordinated manually through community volunteer networks.

LBHN's revenue model is donation-only, with four streams: individual donations (tiered $10–$999, each tied to specific client outcomes), corporate sponsorships ($1,000–$5,000+ tiers covering multi-month client support), event-based fundraising (Hoppy Hour at Lost Rhino Brewery, Cure for Cleavage with Boozefighters MC, Put Your Breast Foot Forward 5K, Walk4Mountains, Spirit Nights, and Pink Weeks), and passive iGive affiliate shopping commissions. Beneficiary intake is handled via a website-based application process, and referrals flow through INOVA oncology nurses and word-of-mouth. The geographic service area is strictly limited to Loudoun County, Virginia, with no disclosed revenue or 990 financials in the source data.

Name

Loudoun Breast Health Network

Legal name

Loudoun Breast Health Network

Website

https://lbhn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Loudoun Breast Health Network is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 that provides financial assistance and support items to Loudoun County, Virginia residents diagnosed with breast cancer, funded entirely through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Breast Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Breast cancer support
• Nonprofit patient services
• Financial assistance programs
• Cancer care community
• Patient support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: LBHN operates solely on donations from individuals. The organization solicits personal donations via PayPal on its website, with donation tiers ranging from $10 to $750+, each tied to specific client support outcomes (e.g., $10 for a decorative head scarf, $50 for a wig, $100-$499 for 2 months of utilities and medication for one client).
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor LBHN events and programs. Corporate sponsorship tiers: $1,000-$2,499 assists with utilities/medical co-pays/medicine for 3 months for one client; $2,500-$4,999 for 4 months; $5,000+ for 6 months. Sponsors receive visibility at events and in the community.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: LBHN generates revenue through organized fundraising events including brewery fundraisers (Hoppy Hour), observation runs (Cure for Cleavage), 5K runs, walk events, spirit nights at partner restaurants, and school-organized fundraising weeks. Proceeds from these events fund the Pink Assistance Fund and New Beginnings Program.
4. Online Shopping (iGive Program): LBHN participates in the iGive online shopping program, where a portion of purchases made through the iGive portal is donated to LBHN at no additional cost to the shopper.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loudoun Breast Health Network (LBHN) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct financial assistance and practical support items to Loudoun County, Virginia residents diagnosed with breast cancer. Through its Pink Assistance Fund and New Beginnings Program, LBHN covers treatment-related costs such as utilities, mortgage/rent, groceries, gas cards, and medical co-pays, and distributes comfort items including wigs, mastectomy bras, head scarves, chemo care bags, and hand-knitted hats. All programs are funded exclusively by donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Loudoun Breast Health Network (LBHN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in June 2007 that provides support services to Loudoun County residents diagnosed with breast cancer. The organization operates an all-volunteer model and offers a portfolio of support programs including the Pink Assistance Fund for financial assistance, the New Beginnings Program for supplies (wigs, mastectomy bras, head coverings), Chemo Care Bags and Body Butter Gifts for patient comfort, and knitted hats through the Two Rivers Yarn partnership. Services are funded entirely through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events such as the annual Cure for Cleavage motorcycle run, Put Your Breast Foot Forward 5K Run, and Hoppy Hour fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LBHN: Abbreviated name used for Loudoun Breast Health Network
• Pink Assistance Fund

Products and services

• Pink Assistance Fund Financial assistance program providing support for Loudoun County residents undergoing breast cancer treatment, including help with utilities, mortgage/rent, groceries, gas cards, and medical co-pays. For breast cancer patients in active treatment.
• New Beginnings Program Program providing supplies and support items for breast cancer patients, including wigs, mastectomy bras, decorative head scarves, and hats for hair loss due to chemotherapy. For Loudoun County breast cancer patients experiencing treatment-related hair loss and post-mastectomy needs.
• Chemo Care Bags and Body Butter Gifts

Quantifiable outcome

• Average treatment duration of several months during which LBHN provides financial support (via Pink Assistance Fund and New Beginnings Program) covering utilities, groceries, medication, and co-pays
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Long & Foster Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2025Long & Foster Real Estate sponsors the annual LBHN Pink Ribbon Hoppy Hour Fundraiser event, hosted at Lost Rhino Brewery in Ashburn, VA. As the event sponsor, Long & Foster receives visibility and recognition at the event.
• Lost Rhino BrewerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 November 2025Lost Rhino Brewery in Ashburn, VA (21730 Red Rum Dr #142) hosts the annual LBHN Hoppy Hour Fundraiser. The brewery venue enables LBHN to hold its primary annual fundraising event with food, live music, and auctions, donating a portion of proceeds or the venue to the nonprofit.
• Rita's of LeesburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2021Rita's of Leesburg partnered with LBHN for a fundraiser day, donating proceeds from all custard, Italian ice, Blendini, Gelati, Misto, and milkshake sales. The event also included a carnival wheel and raffle drawing.
• Chick-fil-A (Edward's Ferry Road, Leesburg)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 October 2020Chick-fil-A on Edward's Ferry Road in Leesburg held a Spirit Night for LBHN, donating 15% of sales from 3:00 to 8:00 PM to the organization. Additionally, Chick-fil-A donated free meal cards to give to Pink Assistance Fund clients.
• Walker on the Green (Lovettsville)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2020Walker on the Green in Lovettsville, VA serves as the venue for the annual Walk4Mountains event, a 5-mile walk to raise money for local breast cancer nonprofits including LBHN.
• Old Ox BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2020Old Ox Brewery hosted the Put Your Breast Foot Forward 5K Run and served 'Breastive Ale' at the event. The brewery has also hosted the Hoppy Hour Fundraiser, serving as a venue partner for LBHN events.
• Boozefighters MC Chapter #105coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2020Boozefighters MC Chapter #105 is the long-term host of the annual Cure for Cleavage Observation Run fundraiser, now in its 13th edition. The event includes an observation run through Loudoun County followed by an after-party. This is one of LBHN's flagship annual fundraising events.
• Spanky's Shenanigans LeesburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 June 2020Spanky's Shenanigans in Leesburg serves as the after-party venue for the annual Cure for Cleavage observation run, providing space for live music, food, auctions, and raffles following the ride.
• Two Rivers YarnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo Rivers Yarns, owned by TC Strauser in Purcellville, VA, has supported LBHN for years by coordinating volunteer knitters who create handmade hats for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. The hats are distributed through LBHN's Chemo Care program, providing both practical head coverings and emotional comfort.
• INOVA Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINOVA oncology nurses, specifically Christine Stone (Oncology Nurse Navigator at INOVA), have partnered with LBHN to receive Chemo Care packages and distribute them to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment at INOVA facilities.
• Broad Run High School DECAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroad Run High School DECA students have supported LBHN through the 'Proud to be Pink: On a Mission for LBHN' community awareness project, including Pink Week fundraising events, Chemo Care Bag stuffing, volunteer support at the Annual Survivors Retreat, and participation on the TODAY show.
• Riverside High School DECAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverside High School DECA students held a Pink Week (October 26-30, 2020) with events including Spirit Night at Manhattans Pizza, Pumpkin Carving Contest, House Decorating Contest, Virtual 5K Race, and t-shirt sales all benefiting LBHN.
• Briar Woods High School DECAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBriar Woods High School DECA students held a Pink Week (October 19-23, 2020) with events including Ribbon Race, Pumpkin Carving Contest, You've Been Pink'd, Pink Out, and t-shirt sales all benefiting LBHN.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest national breast cancer nonprofit, funding research, screening, and patient support. Directly competes for breast-cancer-specific donor dollars but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than LBHN.
• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with a broad mission across all cancer types. Overlaps with LBHN on breast cancer patient support and competes for the same individual and corporate donor base.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: National foundation funding breast cancer research worldwide. Overlaps with LBHN on the breast cancer brand association and competes for donor mindshare, though focused on research rather than patient support.

Direct peers

• National Breast Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing early detection, education, and patient navigation services for breast cancer patients. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary population, though operating nationally rather than at the county level.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer through education, community, and support services. Closely comparable to LBHN's mission of community-based patient support and quality-of-life improvement.
• Young Survival Coalition: Focused on young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, providing peer support, resources, and advocacy. Comparable patient-support mission to LBHN, though targeting a younger demographic nationally.

Emerging players

• Tigerlily Foundation: National breast cancer nonprofit focused on ending disparities for women of color, particularly young women. Comparable in patient-support mission though with a national advocacy focus rather than county-level financial assistance.

Regional players

• Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation: State-level breast cancer education, advocacy, and support nonprofit based in Virginia. Operates in the same state as LBHN and addresses a similar beneficiary population through education and advocacy rather than direct financial assistance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LoudounBHN
• Instagraminstagram.com/loudounbhn
• Xx.com/LoudounBHN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loudoun-breast-health-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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