Fran Visco Offers Dissenting Viewpoint in New York Times Article
Fran Visco, when asked about the recent nomination of Dr. Francis S. Collins as head of the National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.), raised questions about the appointment.  In the article, Pick to Lead Health Agency Draws Praise and Some Concern, in the July 8th edition of the New York Times, Ms. Visco stated, “The N.I.H. needs visionary leadership willing to challenge the present stagnation at the institute.  It may be difficult for Francis, since he has been a part of the system.”  Read the full article or learn more about NBCC’s Framework for health care reform.

Advocacy in Action Grant Application Deadline Friday!
July 10th is the last day to submit entries for the 2009 Advocacy in Action Grants.  Up to 20 grant recipients will receive $5,000 toward building grassroots advocacy initiatives.  Read the press release or register online!

You know what you'd do with $5. Imagine what NBCC will do with $250,000.
Participate in Lee National Denim Day and support the National Breast Cancer Coalition! NBCC will receive 100% of the Lee National Denim Day proceeds from those we recruit, up to $250,000.  Learn more about Denim Day.

SPEAK OUT Events Coming to a City Near You This Fall
NBCC's SPEAK OUT to End Breast Cancer events will be held around the country this fall, in New York, Chicago, Orange County, CA and Boston. For questions about the SPEAK OUT event in your area, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Read more and register for the SPEAK OUT.

About NBCC and NBCCF
Since 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition's trained advocates have lobbied at the national, state and local levels for public policies that impact breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Our grassroots advocacy effort has hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members working toward increased federal funding for breast cancer research and collaborating with the scientific community to implement new models of research, improve access to high-quality health care and breast cancer clinical trials for all women, and expand the influence of breast cancer advocates in all aspects of the breast cancer decisionmaking process... more about NBCC and NBCCF