Heal your head and your heart
Breast cancer is scary - there’s no denying that. BRA is here to lift you up through the madness. No matter where you are in your breast cancer journey, we have something for you.
As survivors who have walked in your shoes, we know from experience that connecting, sharing and learning from others can be powerful healing tools. Our program components work together to help you feel better and get healthier, physically and emotionally. We have options for those who have finished treatment as well as those still in treatment, whether recently diagnosed or living with advanced disease. BRA is here for you!
The 4 core components of BRA were designed to help you heal and thrive!
Find Emotional Wellness
Find Nutritional Health
Find Physical Strength
Find Knowledge
Heal your head and your heart
There are distinct phases of emotions after a cancer diagnosis. We wrote the book on how to get through to the other side! Join our small group discussions during which we help you process those emotions. Take the journey with others who understand!
Learn healthy habits
With all the conflicting information out there, how do you know what’s hype and what’s truth? BRA's research-based nutrition classes focus specifically on what is relevant to breast cancer survivors. Each class is taught by a registered dietitian/nutritionist.
Gain strength and confidence
The research is conclusive - a program of regular exercise reduces rates of recurrence by 24% and death from all causes by more than 30%. We’ll show you how and help you stay motivated no matter what level you start from!
Hear from the experts
Knowledge is power, so there’s an educational component to everything we do. Hear from experts at informal BRA Banter meetings, learn about specific topics at special events, and gain new information in all program activities.
Most survivorship programs are just that – 12 weeks, 16 weeks, six months – and then it ends. It’s like when you finish treatment and your family and friends think you’re done, but you realize it’s far from over. With BRA, you can continue on your wellness path as long as you'd like, with all the friends you've made along the way.
We’re all individuals with unique needs and at different stages of the breast cancer/life experience. The foundation starts with a group for weekly exercise, nutrition classes and emotional wellness. When you're ready, you can bump up your activity level, take a deeper dive into healthy habits, and continue exploring emotional well-being.
No Matter Where You Are On Your Journey...
Anyone who has ever had a diagnosis of breast cancer or had prophylactic surgery because of a gene mutation. You can be newly diagnosed, recently finished treatment or years out, or living with metastatic disease.
You can expect to find your village; lifetime friends forged through shared experiences and honest vulnerability. These experiences include:
BRA is funded 100% by donations. We encourage those who are able to contribute in any amount, at any time, but it is not required. Some members donate a little as they go along; others wait to make a gift when they are able to pay it forward. For those struggling financially, we welcome your smiling face and encouragement as your contribution.
Diagnosis is shocking. Treatment is hard. Life after cancer is different. In a BRA group, you’ll be with others who “get it.”
Research shows that regular exercise, good nutrition, and strong social connections can significantly reduce the risk of recurrence and the risk of death from all causes.
We have many different volunteer opportunities available throughout the year and we would love to have you join us! All you need to do is visit our Support BRA page.
Visit our Support BRA page to make a donation or to sponsor a participant. Thank you for your generosity!
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