Spread the Word for FORCE
Empower yourself while helping to empower FORCE. Raising awareness about FORCE and HBOC can save lives. Spread the word!
by Lisa Schlager
So, you know that you have a strong predisposition
to cancer due to family history or a diagnosed
BRCA mutation. You’ve become educated
about your options and the latest research
for detection, prevention and treatment. Now
what? If you would like to help others navigate
the HBOC journey but don’t know where to
start, consider these suggestions.
Reach Out
Distribute FORCE literature to local oncologists, breast surgeons, OB/GYNs, and other healthcare professionals to make them aware of our programs and resources. Share your story with family, friends, and coworkers. Tell them about HBOC and how FORCE supports the hereditary cancer community. Encourage anyone affected by HBOC to attend our Joining FORCEs conference.
Go Public
Blog and Twitter about your HBOC or FORCE experience. Pitch a story to your local newspaper, TV, or radio station. Uncomfortable putting yourself in the media? Your local FORCE outreach coordinator can identify individuals who are eager to share their stories.
Fundraise
When you raise money for FORCE, you help the entire hereditary breast and ovarian cancer community. Check out the “How to Help” section of our website for more ideas and our step-by-step “Event in a Box” fundraising guide. We need individual and corporation donations to fund our programs; talk to your employer about a sponsorship or corporate matching program.
Feedback
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