We Are BCA
Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc. is an organization that is staffed with individuals that can give you the tools and community to fight your diagnosis and continue with support long thereafter. We are familiar with the anxiety and questions a diagnosis of breast cancer can cause and we are here to share our knowledge, experiences and resources to make sure that no one fights breast cancer alone.
Support You Can Rely On
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Through grants, donations, and events, we provide essential educational materials,
emotional support, and practical survivorship items. We assist with early
detection and cover basic living expenses, ensuring no one faces breast cancer
alone.
Free Programs
1989
A Vision Begins
- October 1989: Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc. (formerly Y-ME of the Cumberland Valley) is founded. First official meeting takes place.
1990
Official Formation
- April 1990: Incorporation papers are signed, marking the official establishment of BCA, Inc. as a nonprofit organization. We commit to providing comprehensive information, community-based educational programs, treatment support services, and support meetings for breast cancer patients and their families.
1992
Expanding Our Reach
- 1992: BCA, Inc. opens an office in Hagerstown, MD. This expansion enables us to implement a toll-free Hotline, support group expansion, breast self-exam workshops, a prosthesis bank, and a free mammogram program.
2002
New Name, Renewed Commitment
- January 2002: The organization is renamed Breast Cancer Awareness—Cumberland Valley, Inc., becoming a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This change signifies our continued dedication to supporting those impacted by breast cancer.
2023
Embracing Growth
- October 2023: The organization rebrands as Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc., dropping “Cumberland Valley” to differentiate from other organizations and prepare for long-term growth. This new name reflects our mission to expand our services beyond the current areas and ensure that #NoOneFightsAlone.
Today
A Legacy of Support
- Over the past 35 years, BCA has grown into the largest independent breast cancer support organization in the Tri-State area. We continue to serve individuals in Frederick and Washington County, MD; Franklin and Fulton County, PA; and Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County, WV. Our Wig Room is open to all cancer patients, regardless of type.