Helping women survive
the trauma of cancer, one friend at a time.

Breast Friends’ mission is to ensure that no woman goes through a diagnosis of cancer alone. We strive to be relevant, accessible and inclusive of all people. Regardless of where you are in your journey, we are here for you. Helping you navigate this new and challenging path in your life with support and understanding.

Our Programs

Warrior Women Workshops


The Warrior Program is designed to educate, inspire and come together as a community. Workshops aim to empower each woman to thrive beyond their cancer diagnosis through experiencing a variety of activities……

Support for Newly Diagnosed


Recently diagnosed with breast cancer?
Starting or currently in active treatment?Preparing for surgery or starting a new treatment?

For Patients and Survivors


Our Heart of A Warrior Mentorship program is designed to provide one-on-one support to women with breast cancer. Mentors are women who have been involved in our community and are a part of our programs.

Our Events

Annual Golf Tournament

Annual Golf Tournament

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors, Donors and Players for another fun year at the Golf Tournament. We look forward to seeing you back on the course on July 17, 2023. Registration is NOW OPEN.

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Sunday Funday – “Wine, Brews and Bites”

Sunday Funday – “Wine, Brews and Bites”

Join us for a "Sunday Funday with Wine, Brews, and Bites" at the beautiful Abbey Road Farm in Carlton on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Getaway to wine country for some Sunday fun. This outdoor fundraising event will feature wine, beer, food truck, dessert and lawn games.  There will also be a wine pull and silent auction to round out the afternoon. Ticket prices include a welcome drink, charcuterie cup, meal ticket, 3 beverages and dessert.

*This event is for adults only.

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Support the Girls 5K Run/Walk

Support the Girls 5K Run/Walk

Join us for our First Annual Support the Girls 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Stickmen Brewing in Tualatin. All ages and abilities are welcomed! There are opportunities to form a team or participate as an individual.

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In the Media

“Breast Friends is a safe place for us to go to come back to life – which takes different things for different people. For some, it’s crying with those that understand, for some it’s art therapy. For me, the warrior workshops are particularly refreshing. They relax me, build my confidence back up, and provide the comfort of being around women who “see you” and let you know you’re not alone.”

Michelle Witt – December 2022

OUR MISSION For over 22 years our programs have ensured that no woman goes through cancer alone.


Breast Friends is a unique resource for women, their families and friends. We have created a community within our programs that helps minimize the fear and isolation of cancer; all while helping them celebrate the joys of life.

FACT No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life.


In 2023, about 297,790 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. alone. Progress in treatment and early detection has led to improved survival for people of all ages and races, and with all stages of breast cancer. In fact, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today (more than any other group of cancer survivors).

Source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2023

Patient Programs


Our programs help patients and survivors rediscover their balance through our workshops, support groups, activities and one-on-one counseling. In addition, Breast Friends offers free treatment related accessories.

Resources


Breast Friends is pleased to offer resources for patients who have been recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment and for those facing challenges beyond.

Events


Breast Friends offers a variety of community based fundraising events and activities yearly: Summer Golf Tournament, Summer Wine Event, Support the Girls 5K Run/Walk, Annual Luncheon and Open House. We welcome donations and sponsorships for all events throughout the year.

Get Involved


Breast Friends needs you to be on the frontlines to ensure that no woman fights cancer alone. We could not do the important work we do without our community involvement. Opportunities are available to volunteer, make a donation, host an event or create an online fundraiser to support our sisterhood.

Breast Friends Cancer Support Network


Breast Cancer Support Network provides fresh, informative and inspirational topics. You can listen to 368 episodes on the Voice America Health and Wellness Channel. You will be able to watch/listen to all of the 2022 and beyond episodes on the Breast Friends YouTube Channel, along with some of the top episodes from prior years.

Breast Friends has been a crucial part of my breast cancer healing journey. I've gotten to document myself and my family in the Bald is Beautiful program; I've received support from Ginger and Yvonne being apart of the breast cancer support groups and even received a beautiful wig for free when going through chemo! I can't thank them enough for their continued support!

~ Christine

This year's Survivors Retreat changed my life. To spend a weekend surrounded by such incredible Warrior Sisters when I was so fresh from treatment was the inspiration I had no idea I so desperately needed. It left me uplifted, strengthened and with a new group of women I am lucky to call sisters.

~ Pixie

"A voice reaching out to me... I was not alone.... the pathway isn’t so dark when a “Breast Friend “ holds the light! She had been that way herself!"

~ Sandra

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