Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

What Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition does

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990-1991 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with a satellite field office in Hyannis (Cape Cod). The organization is dedicated to preventing environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy — a narrower mission than most breast cancer organizations, which typically focus on treatment, detection, or cure. MBCC's core programs include the Let's Talk Prevention educational curriculum (free student modules in 11 languages covering PFAS, household toxins, and environmental exposures), the annual Against the Tide swim/run/walk/kayak fundraising event series (34th annual at Hopkinton and 27th annual at Cape Cod in 2026), and a monthly webinar series launched in 2016. The organization also serves as community partner on three national health research projects: STEEP (URI Superfund Research Program), PFAS-REACH, and the ATSDR/CDC Multi-site Study on PFAS.

MBCC's business model is event-driven and donation-dependent. Revenue comes from event registration fees ($40 individual, $100-$150 family, $25 student for Against the Tide), individual and corporate donations, sponsorships (e.g., Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses, Hy-Line Cruises), periodic online auctions, and fundraising pledges generated by event participants. The organization employs 1-10 staff and is led by Executive Director Cheryl Osimo (who also serves as Cape Cod Outreach Coordinator for sister organization Silent Spring Institute) and Board President Dr. Barbara Malkas. MBCC operates without a technology product, app, or API; all educational content and event registration are delivered through the mbcc.org website and standard webinar platforms.

MBCC advances policy through grassroots advocacy campaigns targeting Massachusetts state legislators, including the 2025 PFAS Farm Act, Mass PFAS Act, and Toxic-Free Kids Act. It also collaborates with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Silent Spring Institute, CDC/ATSDR, and the University of Rhode Island on PFAS exposure research and clinical education for healthcare professionals. The organization's mission is positioned against the documented Massachusetts breast cancer incidence rate, which is over 5% above the national average, and approximately 22% above the national average on Cape Cod.

Name

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

Legal name

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

Website

https://mbcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is a Franklin, MA-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates to prevent environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research partnerships, and Massachusetts state policy advocacy on PFAS and toxic chemicals.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for Against the Tide events, Bike for Prevention, and other athletic fundraising activities. Individual registration is $40 per event; family registration (up to 5 members) is $100-$150; student registration is $25. Additional revenue comes from fundraising pledges made by participants.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Direct donations from individuals, sponsors, and supporters. Donations can be made online, by mail, or designated to specific events, teams, or individuals. The organization also receives support through corporate sponsorships (e.g., Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses, Hy-Line Cruises) and featured sponsor partnerships.
3. Online Auction: MBCC hosts periodic online auctions with donated items from sponsors and supporters, with proceeds benefiting the organization's prevention mission.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization that works to prevent environmental causes of breast cancer through community education programs (Let's Talk Prevention student modules, fact sheets in 11 languages), free monthly webinars featuring scientists and public health experts, annual athletic fundraising events (Against the Tide, Bike for Prevention, Falmouth Road Race), and grassroots advocacy campaigns targeting Massachusetts state legislators on PFAS and toxic chemical regulation. MBCC also serves as a community partner on three national health research projects (STEEP, PFAS-REACH, ATSDR/CDC Multi-site Study).

Product overview

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition operates as a nonprofit advocacy organization rather than a technology product company. Its portfolio consists of educational programs, community engagement initiatives, and research partnerships. The core programs include the 'Let's Talk Prevention: Actions You Can Take' educational curriculum for students, the annual 'Against the Tide' athletic fundraising event series, and the monthly 'MBCC Webinar Series' featuring scientific experts. The organization also serves as community partner on three national health projects: PFAS-REACH, STEEP, and the ATSDR/CDC Multi-site Study. Additionally, the Massachusetts PFAS & Your Health Study partnership provides free PFAS blood testing. Free downloadable fact sheets and the Tips to Reduce Your Exposure handout (available in 11 languages) round out the educational resources. The organization does not offer a software product, application, or technology platform.

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Products and services

• Against the Tide Annual statewide athletic fundraising event featuring swimming, running, walking, kayaking, and paddleboard activities held at Hopkinton State Park and Nickerson State Park (Cape Cod). Includes competitive and recreational components and is MBCC's largest annual fundraiser supporting breast cancer prevention programs. In-person registration is $40 individual / $100–$150 family / $25 student; virtual registration is $40 individual / $100 family. Walk-in registration is welcomed on event morning.
• Let's Talk Prevention: Actions You Can Take

Quantifiable outcome

• Massachusetts breast cancer incidence rate is over 5% higher than the national average; Cape Cod incidence rate is approximately 22% above the national average — underscoring the urgency and relevance of MBCC's mission
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship / core and minor.

• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022Collaborating institution on the Massachusetts PFAS & Your Health Study led by Silent Spring Institute. Harvard researchers contribute epidemiological expertise to the five-year study examining PFAS health effects in Hyannis and Ayer communities.
• Silent Spring Instituteflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBCC's sister organization and primary research partner. Silent Spring Institute is a nonprofit scientific research organization focused on environmental factors in women's health, particularly breast cancer. MBCC and Silent Spring Institute collaborate on PFAS research, community health studies, and advocacy. Silent Spring Institute leads the Massachusetts PFAS & Your Health Study and PFAS-REACH, with MBCC serving as community partner. MBCC Board President Dr. Barbara Malkas (also Associate Chair, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope) and Executive Director Cheryl Osimo (also Cape Cod Outreach Coordinator for Silent Spring Institute) hold dual leadership roles across both organizations.
• STEEP (URI Superfund Research Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBCC is a community partner on the University of Rhode Island's STEEP Superfund Research Program. MBCC works on developing monthly 'PFAS in the Community' virtual presentations to bring together STEEP researchers and community members, and supports private well-owner PFAS testing enrollment.
• PFAS-REACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBCC is a community partner on the PFAS-REACH study investigating PFAS exposures and health effects. PFAS-REACH has created Resources for Clinicians on PFAS including CME courses. MBCC helps engage community members, including recruiting families with preschool-age children for investigations of PFAS effects on children's immune systems.
• CDC / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Massachusetts PFAS & Your Health Study is part of the CDC/ATSDR Multi-Site Health Study on PFAS, one of seven projects funded by these federal agencies. MBCC serves as community partner on this national health research effort.
• Harrington Hospital Cancer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of the Festival of (Giving) Trees fundraising event. Harrington Hospital Cancer Center receives donations alongside MBCC and Silent Spring Institute to support breast cancer research.
• Dreamfar TriathlonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew England community triathlon team partnering with MBCC. All Against the Tide participants receive a free year-long Dreamfar membership. Cross-promotional relationship supporting MBCC's event attendance and fundraising.
• Cardi's Furniture & MattressesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured on MBCC's website as a Featured Sponsor. Promoted MBCC during a segment on The Rhode Home TV program. Representing genuine commitment to environment, public health, and breast cancer prevention for future generations.
• Hy-Line CruisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing prizes (ferry tickets, cruise tickets, fishing excursion tickets) for the Against the Tide registration raffle as incentive for early event sign-up.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: One of the largest breast cancer nonprofits in the U.S., operating across research, treatment access, and community health. While MBCC's prevention-only mission differs, Komen is the dominant incumbent competing for the same donor audience and advocacy attention in breast cancer.
• Livestrong Foundation: Large cancer-focused nonprofit historically known for survivorship support and athletic fundraising. Comparable as a broad-incumbent cancer organization that uses athletic-event fundraising mechanics similar to MBCC's Against the Tide model.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with broad research, patient support, and advocacy programs. A broad incumbent competing for mass-market breast cancer donations; while not prevention-only, it engages on environmental risk factors and competes for institutional and individual donor dollars.

Direct peers

• Environmental Working Group (EWG): Nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on toxic chemicals, drinking water contamination (including PFAS), and consumer product safety. EWG operates a comparable research-to-advocacy pipeline and shares MBCC's audience of environmentally-health-conscious donors and policy targets.
• Toxic-Free Future: Northwest-focused nonprofit that advocates for toxic chemical regulation, including PFAS, and publishes research on health impacts. Comparable in regulatory-advocacy orientation, donor base, and the chemicals-of-concern portfolio MBCC targets.
• Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP): National nonprofit focused on preventing breast cancer by eliminating toxic chemical exposures, aligning closely with MBCC's environmental-prevention mission. BCPP runs advocacy campaigns on chemical regulation and publishes science-based reports — directly comparable in mission, advocacy mechanics, and target donors.
• National Breast Cancer Coalition: National advocacy coalition that has historically led the Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 / 2025 advocacy efforts. While broader in scope, it shares MBCC's policy-advocacy orientation, grassroots mobilization model, and focus on systemic change rather than service delivery.
• Zero Breast Cancer: San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to identifying and eliminating environmental causes of breast cancer. Directly comparable as a regional prevention-focused organization with similar scientific communication and community education programs, though geographically distinct.
• Silent Spring Institute: MBCC's explicit sister organization and primary research partner. Silent Spring Institute is a nonprofit scientific research organization focused on environmental factors in women's health, particularly breast cancer, and shares dual leadership with MBCC. It is the most directly comparable peer because it operates in the same environmental-breast cancer nexus and co-leads PFAS research programs.

Emerging players

• Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families: Coalition advocating for reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act and stronger chemical safety policy. Comparable as a policy-focused coalition on toxic chemicals that overlaps with MBCC's PFAS/toxics advocacy agenda, though not breast-cancer-specific.

Market position

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Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mbccprevention
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mbccorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mbccorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-breast-cancer-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbccorg

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