Join Aurora Health Care and iCare for a welcoming conversation about breast health and breast cancer screening. ABCD is one of the community partners participating in this event! Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative is also participating. Not sure about mammograms? Come learn what happens during one, get the facts, and ask questions in a safe, supportive […]
Join the Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health (MCHH) and Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative on Saturday, September 12 at Aurora West Allis Medical Center Women's Pavilion for their 2026 Fall Health and Resource Fair that will include free community resources and health screenings. They will be offering: Clinical Breast Exams Vision Screening Blood Pressure & Blood […]
Register Here When you register, you’ll automatically be signed up for all three webinars in the series. You’ll receive a Zoom link that can be used for any or all of the sessions, so you only need to register once. About This Webinar ABCD is excited to partner with Melissa Berry, founder of Cancer Fashionista, on a special three-part Intimacy After […]
Milwaukee VA's Women's Health invites everyone to walk a 2K for Breast Health Awareness. Join us at Lake Wheeler Pavilion between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on Friday, October 2. This is a self-paced, outdoor event. Weather appropriate attire and good walking shoes are suggested. ABCD will have a resource table there. Stop by and […]
Breast Cancer Recovery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition, and their partners, including ABCD, invite you to join us in Pewaukee, WI for our 2026 Education Day. Join us October 3 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Ingleside Hotel for a powerful half-day experience designed for cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters. […]
The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is excited to provide an opportunity to collaborate, network, and shape a better future for all those impacted by cancer in Wisconsin. This Summit will build on and highlight successful strategies and community-engaged work across the cancer care continuum – risk reduction, screening, survivorship, and beyond. ABCD will have a booth there, so […]
The Hoops4Her basketball tournament for girls in 4th through 8th grade is giving back to ABCD! 🏀 Join them Saturday, February 6, 2027, at OAW Indoor Sports Complex in New Berlin, WI, for a day of basketball and an onsite fundraiser benefiting ABCD. See the flyer below for more information, or email coachklemmens@gmail.com with any […]
When Nikki Cox moved from the UK to the United States in 2019, she brought her passion for helping women look and feel their best. In England, she built a successful personal styling business called I’ve Got Nothing to Wear, a reflection of her belief that “clothing really makes a…
Tom Gobroski’s journey as a male breast cancer survivor and advocate for ABCD is a testament to his resilience, determination, and passion for helping others. Diagnosed in March 2015, Tom demonstrates the importance of early detection and the need for support in the face of breast cancer. Tom’s discovery of…
Growing up in the Midwestern college town of Bloomington, Indiana, Ash Davidson (he/they) describes himself as “identifiably queer” from an early age. He had supportive parents who encouraged him to follow his own path, even when they didn’t always fully understand it. But the path that led Ash to pursue…
After losing her mother to breast cancer and learning she carries the BRCA2 mutation that puts her at high risk for breast, ovarian, and other cancers, Ivonne Harris didn’t hesitate to act. “As soon as I got the results, I knew what I wanted to do,” she says. For Ivonne,…
Kimberly Pagano grew up in southern California, alongside her fraternal twin sister, where the two were enrolled in karate classes at a young age to learn self-defense. “It set the stage for who I am today and gave me confidence in different aspects of life,” Kimberly, who goes by Kim,…
The partnership between Kesslers Diamonds and ABCD began a number of years ago and continues today. Jim Bretzel talks about the importance of our Mentors, and how he believes the best help for someone going through breast cancer is someone who can empathize with you. Kesslers commitment to ABCD and…
When Jennifer Kinkade, who goes by Jenn, moved from Florida to Wisconsin with her husband in the summer of 2022, she was beginning a new chapter. An occupational therapist, Jenn had accepted a full-time faculty position at a university in Milwaukee. Alongside teaching, she also runs a private practice that…
Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. At the time, she had the support of her family including her loving husband, who was with her at every treatment. But in 2018, when Dawn faced a recurrence and new diagnosis of metastatic cancer, she realized she needed support from those…
When Maureen Luddy told friends about her breast cancer diagnosis, they asked what they could do to help her. Her response was always, “I’m going to be fine. If you want to do something, get a mammogram.” Diagnosed in 2019 after her annual mammogram prompted more testing, Maureen underwent treatment…
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