Breast Cancer Alliance
| Non-Profit | |
| Founded | 1996 in Greenwich, CT |
| Headquarters |
48 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 |
| Website | Breast Cancer Alliance |
The Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is the fourth largest non-profit, private funding provider to breast cancer research in the United States. It was founded in 1996 by Mary Waterman, and its headquarters are in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The mission of the BCA is to fund innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health through education and outreach. Breast cancer survivors, their friends and health-care professionals are fulfilling this mission. The organization has awarded over $12 million to fund research and educational and outreach programs since its inception.[1]
The corporate sponsors of the BCA include many fortune 500 companies, including J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and PepsiCo. ()
The annual luncheon for the BCA attracts over 800 people, including many celebrities, and raises close to $2 million.[2]