The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition was founded in 1995 to increase awareness of breast cancer issues to men and women in Tennessee. Our efforts have led us to a vast number of accomplishments and the ability to provide assistance for breast cancer patients across Tennessee.


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Our 16th Annual Celebration of Life TBCC Golf Classic will be August  3, 2012 at Hermitage Golf Course. Our live and silent Action will be August 2nd. Mark your calendar now, you don’t want to miss this!

To register CLICK HERE

For more information CLICK HERE

ribbonBuy a Flower for the Cure
You may purchase a flower in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one who has been touched by cancer. Once we receive your form and donation, an acknowledgement is sent to you, as well as the person you have honored.

To order flower,
Send in form and pay by check

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Lowe's LogoWe are so excited to announce that Lowe's Home Improvement will return as the Title Sponsor for our 16th Annual Celebration of Life TBCC Classic, August 3, 2012. 2012 will mark the 12th year of Lowe's partnership with TBCC. Over that time period, Lowe's has donated more than $300,000 to TBCC, as well as more than $100,000 worth of donated products for the silent and live auctions. Needless to say, TBCC would not be what we are today without the support of this outstanding corporation. We cannot thank them enough. Spring is just around the corner and good weather is almost here…so hop on over to your closest Lowe's Home Improvement store to buy all those supplies for your spring projects!

Be part of the 2012 Celebration of Life TBCC Classic, CLICK HERE

Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition
has been approved for the Giving Matters Program
of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee!


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to go to the link on the Giving Matters website and make a donation!

Grantees for 2012

Carin' and Sharin'– a breast cancer support group that provides education and empowerment to women in inner city Memphis; the Hats Off To Breast Cancer program utilizes storytelling to stress the importance of breast health through culturally sensitive experiences about breast care, treatment and survivorship among a medically underserved population. Website: carinsharin.org

Friends in General – Nashville General Hospital will host its 10th annual Mammograms in May program which provides free screening mammograms as well as necessary follow-up care for underserved and uninsured women over the age of 40. This successful program will provide close to 600 free mammograms to women who would otherwise have no access to breast screening. Website: NashvilleHA.org

The Foundation at Cookeville Regional – The Cookeville Regional Medical Center Save a Life Pink Ribbon Project emphasizes the need to focus on underserved populations in the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland Region – Hispanic, African-American and the rural, poor. This culturally sensitive breast health awareness, education and screening project provides screening and diagnostic mammograms to remote, rural areas. Website: crmchealth.org

YMCA's ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program – a free-of-charge 16 week comprehensive wellness program for patients and survivors of breast cancer that includes exercise training, nutrition guidance, lymphedema treatment and emotional support. This program has experienced tremendous growth and is now being offered at YMCA facilities in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Williamson Counties. Website:  ymcamidtn.org

 TBCC Emergency Access Fund 

In 2002 TBCC established the Emergency Access Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals in financial need due to inability to work and or mounting medical expenses incurred while undergoing treatment of breast cancer. This fund is designed to partner with other established community agencies to provide quick turn-around funding. This fund has provided assistance in preventing evictions, paying utilities, insurance and medical necessities. Recipients must be residents of Tennessee and currently undergoing breast cancer treatments. For more information about qualifications and how to receive assistance from this fund please call 615-377-8777.
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Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition
3939 Old Hickory Blvd
Old Hickory, TN 37138-2242
(615) 377- 8777

 
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