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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Community Events

E-mail us at
bcnwny@verizon.net to have your community event listed here.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Saturday, June 14, 2008, Delaware Park Rose Garden, Buffalo, NY.  For more information, see:  Race for the Cure
 

Annual Ribbon Regatta--Hope Chest Dragon Boat Team:   Saturday June 21st, 2008    Lockport Canal. Start getting your
7 member team together!  For details and entry forms see:
  Hope Chest Buffalo
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


A variety of programs and events, including educational, recreational, and fundraisers, are offered in the Western New York area to further our awareness and our battle against breast cancer.

                                  BCNWNY, Inc.      
                               Monthly Programs 2007-2008

When:  Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Unitarian-Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main Street, Williamsville, NY in the Emerson Room.  Parking in the rear; use rear entrance.  RSVP to Georgeia, 716, 674-8683.

  • September 11, 2007 TEA PARTY, tea, sandwiches, and desserts to be served.  Jewelery Show by Sharbani Dasgupta  RSVP by September 1.
     

  • October 9, 2007,
    DIET AND NUTRITION IN BREAST CANCER SURVIVORSHIP,
    Jo  Freudenheim, PhD, State University of NY @ Buffalo, Distinguished Professor and Chair Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
     

  • November 13, 2007,  GENETIC COUNSELING AND TESTING,  Carolyn D. Farrell, MS, RN, WHCNP, CGC, director, Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Cancer Genetics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    November 17, 2007
     14th ANNUAL EDUCATION DAY,
    Speakers to be announced as confirmed, CLARENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 8:30 A.M., Corner of Greiner and Strickler Roads, Clarence, NY
     

     

  • December 11, 2006, HOLIDAY PARTY

  • January 8, 2008, BENEFITS OF EXERCISE IN REDUCING YOUR RISK OF A RECURRENCE, Laurie Dooley, Personal Trainer, Hope Chest Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team
     
  • February 12, 2008, BIOMARKER RESEARCH IN PREDICTING A RECURRENCE & UPDATE FROM SAN ANTONIO BREAST CANCER CONFERENCE, Saif Soniwala, MD, Medical Oncology & Hematology, Williamsville, NY
     
  •  March 11, 2008,  UPDATE ON TAMOXIFEN, FEMARA, ARIMIDEX, AROMASIN, Robert Moskowitz, MD, Medical Oncologist, Buffalo Medical Group, Williamsville, NY
     
  • April 8, 2008, ADVANCES IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY, DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, MRI,  Moneer Khalil,MD. Radiation Oncologist, Buffalo Radiation Oncology Center, Williamsville, NY
     
  • May 13, 2008, ESTATE PLANNING:  HIPPA, MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE, HEALTH CARE PROXY, POWER OF ATTORNEY, WILL, Debra Evans Hayden, Attorney at Law, Williamsville, NY
     
  •  June 10, 2008, LYMPHEDEMA UPDATE, Robin Muir, PT, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
     
  •  July 8, 2008 SUMMER PICNIC--Location TBA
     
  • August, 2008--NO MEETING

 updated June 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Events

E-mail us at
bcnwny@verizon.net to have your community event listed here.

The Ride for Roswell, Saturday, June 28, 2008. All rides start at SUNY at Buffalo, Baird Point.  For more information, see:    Ride for Roswell

Breast Cancer Awareness Bowling League
Airport Bowling Lanes
3754 Genesee St.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-632-0655
July 7-August 25, 2008
$18.00 per week includes Commemorative Breast Cancer Awareness ball, or $10.00 per week without.
Both include:
2 games per week
Shoe rental
Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet
End of the season Banquet with Awards
Entry for our summer giveaway which includes a
42 inch Plasma TV!
Portion of the proceeds will be donated to Local Breast Cancer Organizations.