Because of research supported by Breast Cancer Research Foundation, we know breast cancer is not just one disease, and that every journey through breast cancer is unique. In order to beat breast cancer, BCRF funds the best minds in the field and encourages them to think outside of the box. Their research crosses the entire spectrum of cancer – from the most basic biology of a cancer cell to developing innovative new treatments and improving quality…
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Inspired by Zero: Unfortunate Genes
Running is more than life to Gretchen, even more so now than ever. If you had followed her through her middle and high school track careers, you would’ve never guessed that running would be her escape from lifelong diagnoses and treatments, but that’s just what it is. Gretchen was diagnosed with adrenal cancer at just 2 years old. After 31…
Read MoreInspired by Zero: Women Support Women in Running for a Cure
For many people, running is an individual sport. It’s about the number of miles, the time on the board and setting personal records. For Robin Lewis, Janna Erlien and Marcia Patton, the team comradery is what draws them to the sport and what draws them together in the causes they support. Robin was a casual runner throughout high school and college but stopped running after having two…
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