Statistics... 98,000 men and women are living in New Jersey with breast cancer. In 2011 there were 7360 new cases of breast cancer and 1260 deaths in New Jersey. NJ now ranks 9th in occurrences.
The South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition is a non-profit organization, formed in 1996 by a group of survivors concerned with the enormous medical, financial and social consequences of breast cancer whose mission is to raise breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy and action to change public policy. The SJBCC is aggressively for new legislation to help and protect those afflicted with breast cancer. Click Here to read our mission statement.
The South Jersey Breast Cancer Plan of Action:
1. Provide information and education to individuals.
2. Increase public awareness through outreach efforts and by lobbying for legislation.
3. Improve access to high quality breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, care and clinical trials through legislation and regulation.
4. Increase the involvement and influence of those living with breast cancer in the legislative and regulatory process, and in all aspects of clinical trail design.
The Carolyn J. Ochs Memorial Fund
The SJBCC has also established a client assistance fund in 2005, the Carolyn J. Ochs Assistance Fund. The fund assists people with financial needs that arise from their breast cancer diagnosis. The fund assists with financial needs such as daycare for children while receiving treatment, gas cards for transportation to treatments and utility bills. The Fund does not assist with costs outside treatment or medications. Since it's inception over $77,000.00 has been donated to grantees. Please call our office at 856-768-9028 if you are in need and we will provide a complete list of criteria. Donate to the Carolyn J. Ochs Client Assistance Fund Today!. Membership
Join us and make a difference by becoming a member of the SBJCC. The annual membership fee is $20 payable to the SBJCC. Click Here to become a member today! Meetings The SJBCC meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. The meetings are held at the Virtua Voorhees Hospital located on Rte 73 South in Voorhees, in building A in the Garden Level C room. From the entrance, follow signs for Lobby A, Neighborhood A. Proceed past the cafeteria and coffee bar, past the donor wall and through the double doors. The conference room will be straight ahead.
Events MEATBALL MANIA-January 26,2013 The American Legion Hall on Rte 561 and the Secrest family of Berlin, held a benefit in memory of Anna Eickmeyer, who passed away from her breast cancer a year an a half ago. The proceeds of the benefit, which raised $2500.00, went to the Carolyn J Ochs Memorial Client Assistance Fund. The night included Anna's famous meatballs buffet, DJ and ticket auction. Since its inception in 2005 the Client Assistance Fund has awarded over $77,000.00 to grantees. BELL OAKS SCHOOL FASHION SHOW - March 27,2013 The Eighth Grade Class of the Bell Oaks School in Bellmawr NJ will host its annual fashion show on 3/27/13 at 6PM. A portion of the proceeds will go to the CJO Client Assistance Fund. The students prepare the meal served that night, as well as act as waiters and waitresses. The culmination of the night is a fashion show featuring the students in their own clothes in casual wear,everyday wear and formal wear. REYES-ING HOPE FUN NIGHT - May 19,2013, 2 to 6 PM The SJBCC is hosting a benefit for the Reyes family from Eastampton,NJ. Natalia is a board member of SJBCC and has been recently diagnosed with a recurrent breast cancer and her husband Willie was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. They have 3 small children ages 10, 8 and 5. Willie was laid off from his job over 2 years ago and has been unable to find gainful employment. Now with a long recover (18 months) he is not able to look for work. The event will be held at 788 Smithville Rd. The cost of the event is $25.00 per person for adults and $6.00 for children ages 5-13, under age 5 free. Annual Membership $20.00 payable to SJBCC. Pleases continue to support our programs and the work we do.
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All members are welcome. Please join us and see how you can make a difference.
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