3 mile hike.  More details to come. Host: Debbie Ploegman Email dmploegman@gmail.com with questions.  

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. The loop is mostly flat, about 2.5 miles with a combination of dirt, gavel and pavement. Please meet in the Sellwood Park parking lot on Sellwood and 7th. Host: Debbie Ploegman dmploegman@gmail.com to confirm logistics.

Come join special guest Patricia Varga, founder of Women with Wings in the Breast Friends office AND virtual via Zoom! All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience is necessary. Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. You will be given the option to register for in person or virtual.  

Drop in and knit with your friends or bring your favorite craft on the 1st Tuesday of every month! This month will be Cook Park in Tigard, in the Butterfly Garden Shelter. Please reach out to  Aimee Berg for any questions.

Viki Zarkin – cancer thriver, advocate and author. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer and refused to take that as the answer. She is here today to talk about her journey, fighting for her life, advocating for herself, navigating through the healthcare world and following her gut. Today, Viki is a beacon of hope for […]

Come enjoy a summer evening with your Breast Friends Warriors at Summerlake Park - Shelter # 1.  Dinner will be provided so please register so we can get a headcount!  Register here: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/hiNWSA?vid=srd1o Contact Alyssa Beyer with any questions!      

Park for free in the Schnitzer parking lot next to the Knight Cancer Research Center.  We will walk across the Tillikum bridge and back, and then walk along the waterfront. Between 2 and 3 miles. Host: Debbie Ploegman Email dmploegman@gmail.com with any questions.

Dana Donofree, CEO and Founder of AnaOno will be here to talk about her own diagnosis of breast cancer and how and why she founded AnaOno. AnaOno recognizes that not all breasts are (re)created equal. They embrace different breast shapes and surgery outcomes and intimately understand your unique needs. Their bras are designed to fit […]

Join us for a "Sunday Funday" at the beautiful Abbey Road Farm in Carlton, Get away to wine country for some Sunday fun. This outdoor fundraising event will feature wine, beer, food trucks, and lawn games. There will also be a DJ and silent auction to round out the afternoon. *This event is for Adults […]

Jen and Stephanie wrote When Boobs Attack to provide information and hopefully a laugh to fellow people battling breast cancer. Jen and Stephanie went to high school together and then graduated and didn't talk for over 20 years. Then out of the blue their mothers, who still live in their hometown, "spilled the beans" that […]

Walk around the downtown Hillsboro area then optional time at the Farmer's Market which opens at 10 am. Host: Linda Milford. Please email Linda with any questions.

Fellow survivor and owner of Base Camp Paddle Boards and Adventures owner, Lori Skiles, will give a lesson on the basics of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. The focus will be on balance, gentle movement and light paddling. There is space for 15 participants and registration is required.  Register here or text 'bfworkshop' to 41444 Cost […]

Join Fit Alliance Co-Founders Lisa and Jordan as they discuss their personal training gym, Fit Alliance, and their partnership with Breast Friends. Hosted by our Programs Assistant Michelle Beck, Breast Friends Cancer Support Network is a live show Wednesdays at 9am Pacific Time. While interviewing a variety of guest speakers, including doctors, nutritionists, sex therapists, […]

Come join Aimee Berg as she leads you in the fun activity in Breast Friends new office AND virtual via Zoom! All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience is necessary. Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. You will be given the option to register for in person or virtual. […]

Flat and Happy: A Conversation with Author Katrin Van Dam. Did you know that choosing to NOT have reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy IS an option? More and more women are choosing to remain flat after a mastectomy for a variety of reasons, physical and emotional. Katrin van Dam will tell us her story about […]

Guest Patricia Varga - Create to Heal - Tools for Overcoming Life's Challenges Creativity gets you out of your head and into your heart where healing begins. Patricia Varga, writer, author, artist and transformational therapist will be here to talk about how she has witnessed, through her time working with patients affected by a variety […]

What are Oncotype tests, how do they work and what are they used for? Beth Groshans from Exact Sciences, the company who created this test, will tell us all of the information and more! Virtual via Zoom.  Register here or text 'bfworkshop' to 41444 Please contact Aimee Berg with any questions.

Crystal Springs/Johnson Creek trail on the Reed College campus. Enter the college campus from SE 28th and turn east onto Botsford Dr. which will put you on campus.  Meet in the first parking lot off of Botsford.  If it’s been raining, the trail can be a bit muddy so come prepared for that. Host: Debbie […]

Guest Catrina Marcell, Breast Cancer Advocate - I am a Fighter with Faith Catrina is a BRCA1 Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor. She was diagnosed at the age of 37 with no knowledge this gene mutation ran within her family. Instead of feeling defeated, she immediately turned to her faith to get her through the […]

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Enjoy the art of forest bathing or shinrin-yoku with Andrea Kreiner, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and Founder of Red Cedar Forest Therapy. Please register by texting "bfworkshop" to 41444 or click here.  

Come join for Creative Connections in Breast Friends new office AND virtual via Zoom! This month Guest Artist Patricia Varga, founder of Women with Wings, will be here to inspire those infected by cancer and chronic pain to heal emotionally, mentally and physically through art. All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience […]

Guest Cary Kim - The Importance of Fitness for Long Term Survivorship After a late stage 3 diagnosis nearly 16 years ago, Cary has made it a priority to incorporate some form of physical activity and movement into every day. She believes that the intersection of cancer and fitness is a place where great healing […]

Beth Giles, Owner of NW Organizing Solutions will lead a workshop in ORGANIZING!  The Challenges, benefits and how to do it in 5 easy steps Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. Contact Aimee Berg with questions.  

Join Breast Friends at a Portland Thorns game on Saturday, September 25 at 1 pm to cheer on our local women's soccer team! You can purchase tickets using the QR code on the flyer or here: https://pa.exchange/marketplace/547862f0-ecff-11ec-907c-f100a77b0db8/storefront/54e832f6-ecff-11ec-b082-df411fabf5c2    

Let's get together, connect and laugh at the Breast Friends office - drinks and snacks will be provided!

Guest Sharon Brock - How to Live a Mindful Life - The LOVEE Method Bestselling author, Sharon Brock, shares how mindfulness offers the emotional support needed after a breast cancer diagnosis. In Sharon’s book, The LOVEE Method, she shares how specific mindfulness practices reduce anxiety, anger, and depression related to having breast cancer, and cultivate […]

Please meet at the Visitor’s Center and hike on paved trails to the lookout at the top. About 1 1/2 miles. Contact Debbie at dmploegman@gmail.com with questions We hope you will join us!

2nd Annual Breast Cancer Community Impact FUNdraiser at Fit Alliance Oct. 1st! Event Benefits Breast Friends - A Local Non-Profit Supporting Women In Their Breast Cancer Journey The most successful teams happen when family and friends combine their efforts to accomplish a goal. In this case, the goal is to have fun and raise money […]

Join Breast Friends and numerous other cancer support organizations for connection and great photo opps! 6 pm at the Salmon Springs Fountain!

As soon as a woman hears those four words “You have breast cancer”, her world is changed forever. While we can’t always control what life presents to us, we can control how we respond. With holistic strategies and support, it is possible to maintain good health through treatment, and then use these strategies to reduce […]

Come join us for games, surprises, drinks and eats! Costumes encouraged! Please text "youngwarrior" to 41444 t register. Contact Alyssa Beyer with any questions.

Dr. Nora Bucher, Compass Oncology, will be here to discuss the Epic Sciences, Inc. test -  DefineMBC, a novel metastatic breast cancer (MBC) test that includes both cell-based and cell-free analysis from a single blood draw. DefineMBC provides comprehensive MBC profiling when a tissue biopsy result is not available. Hosted by our Programs Assistant Michelle […]

This is a great spot for spotting birds; some of the trails are paved.  Please meet in the parking lot. Host: Linda Milford. Please email Linda with any questions.

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Discover the healing, restorative qualities of acupuncture, Myofascial Release, meditation and more during this afternoon of self care. This is a time for you to rest, rejuvenate and experience the transformative effects of these hands on practices. Rachel & Felicity both value a holistic approach to healing the full person. Rachel Wachter, DPT, is trained […]

Gillian Lichota, Founder of the iRise Above Foundation, will be here to discuss the amazing work that iRise does - providing young women with targeted, age-appropriate, and integrated health and wellness resources and tools that enable them to rise above the residual effects of breast cancer, so that they can heal and live well. Hosted […]

Come join Aimee Berg as she leads you in the fun activity in Breast Friends new office AND virtual via Zoom! All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience is necessary. Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. You will be given the option to register for in person or virtual.

Amy was a young single mother when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The love and support of her daughter provided her so much to fight for.  After treatment, she wanted to give back to others and found a job in oncology sales to help others. She will also talk about her experience with the […]

Mark you calendars for Saturday, October 29! Get your tickets here. Breast Friends is thrilled to be able to welcome our Warriors back for a Luncheon with inspirational speakers, educational sessions, a fashion show, fun vendors, raffles and more! Tickets are $35.00 for survivors, thrivers and fighters. Tickets are $40 for family and friends. Click […]

Everyone, regardless of income or net worth, has an estate. It may include minor children, assets like a home, car, computers, websites, business, bank accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance, collections and of course your online presence (Digital Property). The best way to get your Estate Plan started is to answer four simple questions: Where, Who, […]

Meet at the West entrance on SE 60th and Lincoln by the community garden and walk to the top and back! Two miles on pavement. Email Debbie Ploegman to confirm logistics.

Helen Condon is uniquely positioned on how to process the emotions surrounding grief, whether post-loss or in anticipation of coming loss, having lost 2 adult children to cancer. She will walk us through the following steps: Learning how to cope with the loss. Learning how to process the pain. Finding light in the new reality. […]

Did you know that you have a whole virtual persona on the web which needs to be addressed in your estate planning? Most people have no idea!  Join in on this informative workshop led by Attorney Michelle-Shari Kruss, Kruss Law of Lake Oswego, Oregon as she details what you need to do to protect your […]

Brianna Barrett had seen too much loss due to cancer even while a college student. Then she was diagnosed herself with cancer herself in her early 20's. She realized how rare it is to see young adults depicted in the media with cancer and how it feels to them and is working to accurately represent […]

Please meet at the north end of the parking lot. Both paved and soft-surface paths with wetland and wooded areas along the Tualatin River. Host: Linda Milford. Please email Linda with any questions.

Christine, an international print and runway model, best-selling author, speaker and breast cancer advocate will be here to tell us how to come out of trauma with a stronger sense of self and self esteem. Walking runways and accepting awards wearing a bandage for a top - Christine is known as the Cancer Disruptor and […]

Come join Aimee Berg as she leads you in the fun activity in Breast Friends new office AND virtual via Zoom! All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience is necessary. Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. You will be given the option to register for in person or virtual.

Dr. Ellen Albertson shares: "I am the healthiest person I know, am an RD and board certified health and wellness coach, and have NO family history of cancer, yet on my son’s 21st birthday I was diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer. I now realize that cancer can happen to anyone AND I was at […]

After surviving 4 different cancers over the course of 8 years Liz Benditt knows a thing or two about cancer treatments.  She channeled that experience to curate premium, elegant and functional, cancer care packages - The Balm Box. Read more here: /blogs/news/finishline Hosted by our Programs Assistant Michelle Beck, Breast Friends Cancer Support Network is […]

Join us in a lovely nighttime stroll through the Festival of lights at The Grotto! If you would like to participate in a "Tiny Gift Exchange" - something fabulous for $15 that fits in a purse, please bring a tiny gift with you! Please register by November 23 - discounted tickets to the first 15 […]

What is forest bathing and why is is good for you? We’ll discuss what a forest bathing experience actually is. We’ll talk about the scientific research on the benefits of time in nature. And we’ll offer suggestions about how to use forest bathing to de-stress during this hectic holiday period. Hosted by our Programs Assistant […]

Please meet at Orchard Park, 8490 NE Walker Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. The walk will be from Orchards Park to Orenco Woods and back for approximately 3.3 miles. Paths are a combination of pavement, boardwalk and gravel. Host: Linda Milford. Please email Linda with any questions.

Kelley was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer after being told that she was "too young" after fighting to be heard at age 22. She endured challenging treatment protocol, a high risk pregnancy during treatment and then the loss of both her sister and her mother to cancer. Despite these challenges, Kelley will share how she […]

Elizabeth Lavenue, Sound Healer and Vocalist Living each day with connection to Presence allows us to ride the waves of change with greater skill and a deeper capacity to trust the flow of life's dynamic play. As a sound healer and meditation teacher, Elizabeth will share about her personal journey of healing trauma through vibrational […]

We will be Tapping 6 days a week, Tuesday – Sunday, for 2 weeks, for 15 minutes a day.  There will be one session at 8:30am and one at 6:00pm (both via zoom).  Join once or twice a day!  All info can be found here!  

We will be Tapping 6 days a week, Tuesday – Sunday, for 2 weeks, for 15 minutes a day.  There will be one session at 8:30am and one at 6:00pm (both via zoom).  Join once or twice a day!  All info can be found here!  

Do you think you know a lot about breast cancer? On this episode of Breast Friends Cancer Support Network, I get to quiz my friends and co-workers about how much they really know. Join me as I question Allison Hancock, Executive Director, Alyssa Beyer, Community Engagement Coordinator and Liz Brown, Events and Social Media Coordinator […]

Walk & Talk at the Stone Creek Hiking Trail. Please park & meet near the club house 14603 S Stoneridge Dr, Oregon City We'll do the loop which is about 2.8 miles & mostly flat Please contact Debbie to RSVP or with any questions at dmploegman@gmail.com

Please join us and take this opportunity to “meet” and support each other, asking and answering questions with others who get it. Building connections within our community. Takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, virtual via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83643885041 Meeting ID: 836 4388 5041 Contact Alyssa Beyer with questions. […]

Have you ever been told that leaking while laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising is “just normal”?  Or, has your pain with intimacy been dismissed or shrugged off because other people experience too?  Mendwell Health’s Dr. Eryn Kirschbaum, DPT, PRPC breaks down pelvic anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction and symptoms that may seem common, but are definitely […]

This is an opportunity to discuss the unique challenges and issues faced by women with metastatic breast cancer.  Special guest this month - Katrin Fink Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2 – 3:30 pm. Contact Allison Hancock for Zoom login information.

Please come say hello to the Breast Friends staff, enjoy goodies and connect with others in our programs. We will be there from 3:30-6:30 pm. Can't wait to see you!

Please meet at the North end of Brookwood Library parking lot. 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro We'll walk the paved paths around the library and Dawson Park. Aprox 2 miles total distance. Please contact Linda with any questions at lindamilford65@gmail.com

Join us for a Free instructed yoga class (all abilities welcome) and private shopping event (before the store opens!) at Athleta, Washington Square Mall in Tigard. Registration Required! Each participant will receive a $15 gift card and 25% discount to anyone working in the medical field. Register here! Contact Alyssa Beyer with any questions.

Join our Girls Nite Out Programs to catch up, share and support your sisters at the following dates/times. This monthly meeting takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month. Meetings will be at the home of Debbie P. AND virtual via Zoom.  Please contact Andrea Jarvis at andih2o@yahoo.com if you would like to join […]

Host Michelle Beck welcomes Patrick Norman, Director & Producer, as we talk about the amazing documentary "Full Circle." About the film Full Circle reveals how mastectomy tattoos empower breast cancer survivors to see past their scars to finally find the confidence to start dating after cancer, fix bad reconstructive work, and simply feel like themselves […]

Please join our Girls Nite Out ("GNO") Programs to catch up, share and support your sisters. Takes place at Salem Hospital, Building C, 1st floor on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Marianne McNally.

During this workshop we will learn about the nutritional value of eating the rainbow and prepare four colorful, healthful, flavorful and seasonal plant based recipes together and share a meal. No matter where you are in your health journey, we can all benefit from brightening up our meals, especially on dark winter days. Kira Freed, […]

Please join us and take this opportunity to “meet” and support each other, asking and answering questions with others who get it. Building connections within our community. Takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, virtual via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83643885041 Meeting ID: 836 4388 5041 Contact Alyssa Beyer with questions. […]

What is EFT? Tapping (from the EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques protocol) is a powerful energy psychology technique that helps relieve all types problems by tapping on energy meridian points on the body while using key phrases and other protocols. Energy meridians were first “known” in Chinese medicine. In the last few years, Western medicine […]

Please join our Girls Nite Out ("GNO") Programs to catch up, share and support your sisters. You can attend ANY of them, no matter your location. This month’s get together is a Paint, Snacks & Sip meeting  at 6 pm.  The location will most likely be at Debbie V.'s home or at Evergreen Christian Center […]

Come join Aimee Berg as she leads you in the fun activity in Breast Friends new office AND virtual via Zoom! All materials are provided (if in person) and no experience is necessary. Register here or text bfworkshop to 41444 for Workshops. You will be given the option to register for in person or virtual.