Get involved at the State or local level! Below are some ways you can become
involved in activities at a state level. Your state not listed here? Check back--we will update this section periodically with the latest state and local take
action opportunities!
Join breast
cancer advocates in writing a Letter to the Editor of your local paper,
expressing deep concern about the cuts to California's breast cancer screening
and treatment services. This is literally a matter of life and death for women
in California. We are reaching out to the Governor, the state Department of
Public Health, the State Legislature, the media – anyone who will listen.
Join breast cancer patients, survivors and advocates in letting Governor Schwarzenegger know that we are deeply concerned about the recently announced cuts to California's screening program – Every Woman Counts.
Indiana - Good News in the Fight against Breast Cancer!
Recently, Governor Mitch Daniels made a strong commitment to fighting breast cancer, by signing into law Senate Bill 554 – legislation that allows any eligible woman in Indiana to be treated through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program – regardless of where she is diagnosed.
The state is slashing funding for breast cancer screening programs that is critical to saving women's lives in Michigan. The Healthy Michigan Fund provides breast and cervical cancer screening to under and uninsured patients. But, our leaders are considering slashing funding for this vital program putting at risk thousands of disadvantaged Michigan women!
Please, write your state leaders now and tell them to restore funding for this critical program.
The state is slashing funding for breast cancer screening programs that is critical to saving women's lives in Ohio. The Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project provides breast and cervical cancer screening to under and uninsured patients. But, under the current state budget, funding for the vital program may be cut by nearly 70 percent.
Please, write your state leaders now and tell them to restore funding for this critical program.
The state is slashing funding for breast cancer screening programs that is critical to saving women's lives in Pennsylvania. The HealthyWoman Program provides breast and cervical cancer screening to under and uninsured patients. But, our leaders are considering slashing funding for this vital program putting at risk thousands of disadvantaged Pennsylvania women!
Please, write your state leaders now and tell them to restore funding for this critical program.
South Carolina: Know Where to Get a Free Mammogram in South Carolina?
Good news! Thanks to your efforts and support, the South Carolina legislature voted to continue the $2 million funding for the Best Chance Network! Make sure that all the women in your life know how to access free mammograms in South Carolina.
It’s easy – just click below to share this important breast health information with friends and family members.
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