HERS Breast Cancer Foundation :: Bras for Body & Soul

FAQs

The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides programs and services supporting the needs of women and families affected by breast cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bras for Body & Soul®, a program of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, provides medically necessary items such as bras, prosthesis, lymphedema sleeves, wigs and more, to women who have had breast surgery. We also carry bras appropriate for all women and girls, including nursing bras.

Keep Abreast Walk

Save the Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

A community fundraiser bringing women, children and men together in addressing the issue of breast cancer and the needs of families touched by the disease.

Who: HERS Breast Cancer Foundation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization committed to improving women's access to physical, mental and spiritual well-being, especially women living with breast cancer.

What: The Annual KEEP ABREAST–Walking Together for Her, a scenic 5K walk/run in support of friends and families facing breast cancer.

Why: To foster community spirit and support, provide community education and raise funds to support the programs of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation.

When: Held annually on the last Saturday in September. The 2009 event will be held on September 26, 2009.

Where: Quarry Lakes East Bay Regional Park

Thanks to our 2008 sponsors, listed below!

2008 5K Timed Run Results

2008 Photos

Photos from previous Keep Abreast events

2007 * 2006 * 2005 * 2004 * 2003 * 2002 * 2001 * 2000

Ways to Participate

Individual:

Participate as a Walker
Participate by pledging a donation to a walker (walkers are encouraged to secure as many donations as possible)
Individual donations

Corporate:

Participate by having a Corporate Team
Corporate Underwriting
Sponsor a display or service booth
Donate appropriate samples to be given to the participants (i.e. water, juice, power bars, fruit, etc.)

Team:

Form a Team

Proceeds

100% of Entry Fees and Donations from this event are being used to benefit the following outreach programs and services of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. helping women surviving breast cancer and their loved ones.

Bras for Body & Soul® - After-surgery bras, Softees®, prostheses & more - bras for every woman sizes AA-N
Threads of Hope: Monthly support gatherings
Woman to Woman: One-on-one advocacy and support
Web Site Memorial Tributes: Creating opportunities to remember/honor loved ones.
The Right Fit: providing post surgical garments to low income and uninsured women surviving breast cancer
Breast Health Outreach Program: providing public presentations and seminars regarding breast health, etc.