The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, Inc.
Western New York State women working together to change the breast cancer story in our community

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• person must be diagnosed with breast cancer
• person must live in one of the eight counties of Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Genesee, Allegany)
• board members and general membership are not eligible (including spouses, children and descendants)
• person must prove financial need by providing the following information:
  1)  copy of most recent tax return or W2 form
  2)  letter explaining need
  3)  receipt of bill/bills needing payment (utility, medical co-pay, pharmacy, etc.)
  4)  additional information may be requested on an as-needed basis

A committee of the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York receives referrals for the program and makes determinations according to the above stated requirements.  Each person may apply for up to, but not exceeding $500.00.  A total of $2,000.00 is designated for this program each year.

E-mail us at bcnwny@verizon.net with your name, address and phone number to apply for the Adopt-A-Family Program.

                        Community Outreach

To provide services and education for breast cancer patients and their families in the Western New York area, the BCNWNY, Inc. offers the following programs. 

For information about these programs contact us at:  BCNWNY, Inc. P.O. Box 1616, Buffalo, NY 14231 or
Phone: 716-741-3832, or e-mail us as indicated below with your name, address and phone number.

                                   Buddy-Up Program 

Breast cancer mentor offers support to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

E-mail us at bcnwny@verizon.net with your name, address and phone number to be matched with a Buddy-Up mentor.

updated June 2008

Each tote contains pertinent information aimed at assisting newly diagnosed women in their treatment decisions and recovery.  Also included are comfort items to help ease the difficulty of treatment and advice from breast cancer survivors. Also now available, a tote designed for  those experiencing a recurrence.

E-mail us at bcnwny@verizon.net with your name, address, phone number and date of diagnosis to request a complimentary TLC Tote.