The PA Breast Cancer Coalition recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of 2022 Potamkin Prize Winner, Dr. Angela DeMichele. Dr. DeMichele is Co-Director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia and Co-Leader of the 2 PREVENT Breast Cancer Translational Center for Excellence focused on studying what causes breast cancer to spread and learning how to prevent recurrence. The 2-PREVENT center offers access to clinical trials, extensive genomic testing, dedicated experts and comprehensive care for breast cancer patients. Dr. DeMichele’s research has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dr. DeMichele will present the latest on her research focused on recurrence and preventing breast cancer metastasis during the Opening Session workshop of the 2022 PA Breast Cancer Coalition Virtual Conference Friday, October 14.

Congratulations, Dr. DeMichele!

Click here to read more about the 2-PREVENT Breast Cancer Translational Center for Excellence. 

When Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt compelled to use her platform to help other women across the state. Senator Ward partnered with the PA Breast Cancer Coalition on a statewide “Don’t Miss your Mammogram” campaign, encouraging women to schedule annual screenings, educating Pennsylvanians on the importance of early detection and offering free mobile mammograms. Through the initiative’s video public service announcements, news conferences and events, “Don’t Miss your Mammogram” has reached over 13 million Pennsylvanians and counting. Senator Ward recently introduced a critical bill for genetic testing, and counseling, which now awaits a vote in the Senate:

• Senate Bill 1330 will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers

Thank you, Senator Ward for your selfless service to women, families and researchers across the state. We salute you and celebrate you as a 2022 Pink Ribbon Awardee!

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When Igor Skinder found out the PBCC’s beloved pink van caught fire, he immediately took action, finding a FREE Volkswagen Atlas replacement for the PBCC to use in its statewide efforts for survivors, families and researchers. Since then, Igor has created grassroots partner events in support of the Coalition’s programs and services and taken the PBCC’s mission of “finding a cure for breast cancer now… so our daughters don’t have to” to the national level. Igor says he believes he is a “member of the Coalition for life” and we could not be more fortunate to have him as a partner in this fight.

Congratulations, Igor!

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For nearly 10 years, employees and customers at all 17 CJ’s Tire and Automotive locations have made an impact for women facing breast cancer across the state. CJ’s has raised over $35,000 by donating a portion of every tire sold to the PBCC’s programs and services while spreading awareness during the month of October.  The CJ”s Tire motto is “changing more than tires” – truly perfect for a company that continues to give back to the surrounding community. Thanks to grassroots partners like CJ’s the PBCC is able to send free care packages to newly diagnosed women, provide educational programming, fund life-saving breast cancer research and provide personalized patient advocacy at a time when its needed most.

Congratulations and thank you, 2022 Shining Light Awardee, CJ’s Tire and Automotive!

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