October is Breast Cancer
Awarness Month

Learn how to get involved with breast cancer awareness month events near you and more!

Are you looking for ways to show your support during breast cancer awareness month?

This October, let’s work together to create a local impact during breast cancer awareness month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to wear pink, raise awareness and, most importantly, support the people in our own community who are impacted by breast cancer.

Whether you're a local business, school, workplace, community organization or individual, the Breast Cancer Network of WNY (BCN) would love to help you find a meaningful way to get involved.

Ways to Support BCN During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Basket raffle to benefit Breast Cancer Network of WNY

There isn't just one way to make a difference.

Here are a few of our favorite ideas but feel free to complete the form below and tell us what you're thinking, and we'll help you from there.

  • Turn your October promotion, event or activity into an opportunity to give back. Businesses, schools, teams and community organizations can raise funds to support BCN and the Western New Yorkers we serve.

  • Planning a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event at your workplace, school or in the community?

    Let us know! When availability allows, a BCN representative may be able to attend, share information about our programs and resources, and help your guests learn more about breast cancer support available in Western New York.

  • From employee giving campaigns and pink days to customer promotions and community events, there are plenty of ways to bring people together for a local cause.

  • Don't have an event planned? You can still make an impact. Donations to BCN help provide programs, resources and a supportive community for people affected by breast cancer throughout Western New York.

  • October is one of our busiest months and we can always use an extra set of hands to help out.

Have an Idea? We'd Love to Hear It.

You don't need to have everything figured out before contacting us.

Complete this form and let us know how you'd like to support BCN during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A member of our team will follow up to discuss your idea and how we may be able to work together.

Why Choose BCN This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

There are a lot of amazing organizations that support breast cancer patients in WNY, but BCN is one of the only organizations that is truly local as many other breast cancer related chairities are headquarted out of state with local chapters or representatives in our community.

Our organization was founded in Buffalo in 1988 and has been supporting women in WNY impacted by breast cancer at our headquarters in Buffalo, ever since. So what does that mean for you?

Your Support Stays Right Here in WNY

Every dollar you fundraise or donate stays right here in WNY. We support women througout Erie and Niagara county.

When you partner with us, you aren’t just supporting another breast cancer chairity.
You’re ensuring that no woman in the WNY community walks this journey alone.

FAQS About Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Buffalo

  • The best thing to do is check our calendar and watch our socials. All our events are listed on our calendar and we share community events on our socials.

    Here’s where to find it.

  • Complete the form above and let us know you’d like to help with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our program director will contact you with some ideas.

  • Absolutely! Complete the form and let us know that you’d like to fundraise. When our Program Director reaches out, we’ll provide some individual fundraising opportunities.