HBCAC Mission We are a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the ultimate eradication of breast cancer through education and awareness. Our mission is to focus on prevention methods while actively helping those who are faced with a positive diagnosis.

 

 

Prevention is The Cure mission - INCREASE public awareness of environmental links to disease. GAIN support for the “Precautionary Principle” as it applies to public policy, URGE the    public to demand more funding for environmental health research, and ENCOURAGE a “better safe than sorry” attitude toward personal lifestyle.

Click here to learn more about Prevention is the Cure.

 

LEAP mission - Patterns of illness in American children have changed dramatically over the last century.

Asthma, learning disabilities, autism, obesity and leukemia are the most common and some of the most feared childhood diseases.

 

Click here to learn more about L.E.A.P

Events

 

  • CURRENT EVENT

    COMING SOON



  • PROGRAM
    Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program
    (BCERP) Annual Meeting

    Extended Environmental Exposures

    Nov. 17-18, 2011

    Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel
    Cincinnati, OH

    Click here for more information

  • FILM EVENT
    Sustainable Film Series
    Gasland
    Can You Light Your Water on Fire?
    Thursday November 10, 2011
    6:00 – Networking & Food
    7:00 – Film Begins (running time: 1hr 45 min.)

    You’re invited toThe Sustainability Institute’s Sustainable Film Series. This screening’s partnerning organization
    is Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition
    FREE ADMISSION & FREE FOOD(local food, popcorn, and beverages)
    LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, Farmingdale NY.
    Visit www.http://bit.ly/pScCqY for directions.

    To RSVP or for more info call 516.678.5000 ext.7562.
    or email info@si.molloy.edu
    Click here for more information
  • OUTREACH EVENT

    Learn ways to Reduce your Impact at Home
    Reduce environmental health hazards in your home, personal care products & children’s toys.
    Join HBCAC and NYS Pollution Prevention Institute for Eco Hour, a series of one hour web talks on environmental topics.
    Click here for more information
  • FUNDRAISER
    HBCAC APPLAUDS THE STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELPED TO RAISE FUNDS DURING OCTOBER 2011

    Rotary Club of Huntington 10/25/11 Dinner
    Benefit raises over $2,500
    Huntington Rotary, this year held a dinner October 25th at Mac’s Steakhouse was a huge success! For over 15 years, the Rotarians has provided us with an entrance into the business community, and it has been a close partnership. Kudos to NY Assemblyman Andy Raia, Huntington Council member Susan Berland, Huntington Tax Receiver Ester Bivona and Nancy Armstrong from Suffolk County Legislator John Cooper’s office for taking time out to support the event.

    Check presented to HBCAC. Shown here - Michael Williams, Rotary President, Karen Miller, HBCAC
    President, Tom Finnegan, Rotary member, Ester Bivona, and Andrew Raia.

    Joshua Solomowitz was given an opportunity to speak about his internship experience at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Josh shown here with
    Lisa Kratter, Students & Scientists Program Coordinator, Tom Finnegan, Karen Miller, and Kayla Neville, another student who interned
    at SUNY Stony Brook.

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    Panera Breads and Walk Radio 97.5

    Panera Breads for nearly a decade have contributed to breast cancer organizations on Long Island. Community at work …this year marked 10th Anniversary of Pink Ribbon Bagel raising over $7,500 for HBCAC’s Prevention Is The Cure, along with two local charities - Adelphi BC Support Hotline and Cold Spring Harbor laboratory (representatives from each group shown here receiving donation check). Read more about the Panera Bread: 2011 Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign http://hbcac.org/panera-fundraiser.html

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    Prime Restaurant’s Think Pink

    Prime Restaurant … Our Champions! For many years, the Bohlsen Restaurant Group have helped HBCAC deliver the message about breast health. This October through their annual Think Pink menu at Prime, Tellers, Verace, H2O, and Beach Tree, $15,000 was raised and shared among HBCAC, W. Islip and Islip coalitions. Thank you, Michael and Kurt Bohlsen, Genevieve Sloup of RSVP Events, and all our neighbors who enjoyed the wonderful cuisine!!

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    Chevrolet Car Show and Chevrolet of Smithtown

    North Shore Chevrolet of Smithtown and The Long Island Camaro Club partnered with Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition raising over $9,000! Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition during the month of October. HBCAC sends a heartfelt thanks to the Camaro Club and North Shore Chevrolet of Smithtown for their Oct 16th car show! Pictured - HBCAC board members, Karen Miller and Stephen Matonti with Smithtown’s Chevy General Manager, Peter Kontzamanys.
  • 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing
    June 8, 2011

    Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club
    Smithtown, NY

    Honoree – Tom Finnegan
    Sponsored by Edge Electronics

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  • PAST EVENT
    Simple Steps to Protecting Our Children
    May 17, 2011, 7:00pm
    925 Hempstead Turnpike
    3rd Floor Conference Room
    Franklin Square, NY 11010
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  • PAST EVENT
    Mount Sinai Greening Our Children
    Monday, May 9, 2011
    A benefit luncheon to support
    the Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center
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  • PAST EVENT
    6TH Annual Bag Ladies Benefit
    Thursday, May 5, 2011
    Hamlet Country Club, Commack
    from 6-10 pm

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