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Staff Writer August 30, 2025Health MILFORD — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is inviting Kent and Sussex County residents to join its Yes2Health program this fall, offering free virtual health education and cooking classes designed to help people live healthier, more active lives. The 10-week programs, starting in September, focus on nutrition, fitness, and

Staff Writer July 30, 2025 Wilmington, Del. — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) invites the public to join in a meaningful evening of celebration and community at the 2025 Shining Light Awards, taking place Wednesday, August 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Waterfall in Claymont. This annual event honors the people, businesses,

Claudia Estrada June 2, 2025 The DBCC will host a Multi-Cultural Community Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 7, and will offer free health services, education, and family-friendly activities. (Photo by Kate Bezzubets) CLAYMONT — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC), in partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health and Claymont Community Center, will host

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition holds fundraiser, education event in Rehoboth The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosted the 15th annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk May 10 in Rehoboth Beach. Holding ribbons are daughter Wendy Sheaffer, left, and her mom Linda Sheaffer, who is a 38-year survivor. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS Chris Flood May 17, 2025 Story Location

Staff Writer May 5, 2025 … Focusing on Education, Equity, and Empowerment WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will host its 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update on Tuesday, May 14, offering a free, half-day educational conference designed to share the latest advancements in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. What began as a

Claudia Estrada April 11, 2025 Dr. Scott Siegel will present at the DBCC’s virtual update, discussing the state’s high rate of TNBC among Black women (Photo provided by DBCC)  The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will host its 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update virtually on May 14, featuring a presentation highlighting the troubling distinction as the

Jarek Rutz April 1, 2025Headlines, Health Beth B. Miller, left, and Melissa Hovatter, are the two new board members for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Beth B. Miller, an attorney from New Castle County, and Melissa

Read Online Breast cancer survivors who shared their stories with gala attendees are (l-r) Amanda Evans, Marianne Callahan, Karen Laitman, Janene Kahn, Rosie Rolph, Beth Bland-Denisuk, Elle Sheaffer, Veronica Pitts and Sandra Addicks. SUBMITTED PHOTOS March 25, 2025 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosted another successful Lights of Life Gala March 1 at Bally’s Dover,

GEORGETOWN, Del. – The 9th Annual Georgetown Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show raised $12,844.50 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, organizers announced. The event, held Oct. 19 at 510 S. Bedford Street, featured more than 90 cars, trucks, and tractors for viewing and judging. The Georgetown Historical Society provided the venue for the show. Founded

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) recently announced its upcoming “In the Loop: An Education Series” event, focusing on the issue of “The Financial Toxicity of Breast Cancer.” The informative session will feature Courtney Jones, senior director of case management for the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), and will take place on Thursday, March 27, from