News & Events

ABCD Mentors-Only Event – Saturday March 16. Special sessions on listening and empathy. Lunch and ABCD update, too!

Date with a Plate at the Speakeasy
Friday May 10, 2013
Pritzlaff Building downtown Milwaukee
6:00 – 9:00 pm

Every donation made to ABCD brings us closer to a world where one-to-one breast cancer support is the standard of care.

Breast Cancer Helpline Services Now Include Immediate Support from a Survivor As of November 19, 2012 at 9 am Central Time, callers to ABCD’s Breast Cancer Helpline can get immediate emotional [...]

During the Month of October supporters hosted events to raise awareness of and support for ABCD’s mission of one-to-one support.

Workplace giving campaigns are going on now. Please help ABCD’s One-to-One Survivor-based mission reach more people.

Until October 31, 2012 Cynthia’s Breast Cancer Circle, Inc. is accepting applications for supplemental financial assistance for cancer patients

October 5th, Jane and CV and the entire team at B93.3 get the word out and raise money for ABCD’s One-to-One breast cancer support! Join the fun.

Please join us for our first Ambassador Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, September 27th from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the conference room at our ABCD office!

Each fall, ABCD’s mentors and the men and women they support come together to learn more about surviving and thriving after a breast cancer diagnosis. See what we’ll be discussing this year!

Through June 30th , be sure to visit Tory Folliard Gallery in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Lon Michels’ distinctive paintings will support ABCD.

ABCD’s inaugural workshop and support service for those coping with advanced stage breast cancer welcomed over 25 people.

Personalized support through the power of culturally-focused collaboration.

Third Annual Survivorship Forum Helps Cancer Patients, Loved Ones and Healthcare Professionals Work as a Team June 6th event is sponsored in part by ABCD ABCD is proud to collaborate [...]

February hearts kick-off ABCD’s annual 3-month collaboration with Sendik’s and its community of customers.

Online shopping with GoodShop.com or a Gift in Honor of someone special keeps the power of one-to-one support going year-round.

Whether you want to talk to someone who has “been down this road” or have a question – big or small – we can help you through ABCD’s Breast Cancer Helpline.

Cynthia is a mentor who understands that the power of one-to-one applies to a giving circle. First round applications due October 31st.

Make an impact while you hone your skills. Become an ABCD intern this fall.

Walk/run with ABCD mentors, participants, friends & families Sunday, September 25th as we once again join in the Race for the Cure.

ABCD is proud to accept Balistreri Owned and Operated Sendik’s Food Markets generous donation of $50,000 at Milwaukee Brewers game!

ABCD’s partner, the InterContinental Milwaukee calls it Dreaming for a Cure! That’s right, you can spend a night in one of two very special Pink Rooms!

May 14th and 21st ABCD will host its annual spring volunteer mentor training. Breast cancers survivors and their family and friends can learn to provide ABCD’s special one-to-one support and become part of the ABCD team.

Breast Cancer Survivors and Co-Survivors are invited to ABCD’s Open House to learn about how mentoring makes a difference in the lives of those facing breast cancer now. Mentor Training follows in May.

Great traditions come together Feb 9th. The Lombardi Trophy comes home and the Club’s annual Ladies Night Out supporting ABCD is filled with shopping, fun, and raffle prizes. Check it out.

February 1st kicks off One-to-One hearts at all nine metro area Sendik’s stores. For three months ABCD will promote its free services through this remarkable partnership.

ABCD’s Annual Meeting on January 18th kicks off a full 2011 schedule of mentor training and other activities.

ABCD is grateful to B93.3 and all who made October 2010 an amazing month for mentor matching and community outreach.

ABCD is hosting mentor training in West Allis and Green Bay, Wisconsin Saturdays in November.

Join us October 9th from 6-8pm at the Cedarburg Fiddleheads for a terrific acoustic concert and great coffee all to support ABCD’s programs.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, B93.3 will be holding their 2nd Annual Call to Care Radiothon to support After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD). Call to Care coverage [...]

Twelve months ago, we were launching a year-long celebration of “A Decade of the Power of One-to-One.” Now, we are well into the first year of “Decade Two.” Read our [...]

Mentors are volunteers who have experienced breast cancer as a patient, family or friend – and who believe that everyone should have personalized support.

Balistreri Owned & Operated Sendik’s Market is again supporting ABCD from February through April.

Please join us for Mentor Continuing Education March 6th. Keynote speaker Dr. Judy Tjoe will present and we’ll bring everyone up to date on what’s new and exciting at ABCD.

As ABCD’s founder, Melodie Wilson believed that the most valuable information and support in dealing with life’s challenges came directly from others who had experienced similar life circumstances. She believed in the power of one-to-one.

Tune in to B93.3 FM in Milwaukee on October 30th. All day this popular radio station will be spreading the word about ABCD’s free services and raising funds for ABCD. [...]

Jill Newman was featured on two Milwaukee news stations documenting her makeover. Click one of the thumbnails below to see the video footage.

88.9 FM features ABCD in its Make a Difference campaign. Hear mentor stories and learn more about 88.9 the entire week of October 19th

Shopping at these 3 stores will benefit ABCD due to their bountiful generosity.

Be part of providing breast cancer support through the power of one-to-one. ABCD is offering fall 2009 volunteer mentor training throughout October and November.

Shoppers at Boutique Vieux et Nouveau, will feel even better about their fashion purchases this October, as 6% of all proceeds received October 17-24 will be donated to ABCD.