How to Join the AABCA Survivors Network or Get Support

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AABCA (African American Breast Cancer Alliance) invites survivors and anyone newly diagnosed to join its Survivors Network and reach out for support. The site's main call to action is "Join Our Survivors Network," and its stated purpose is to help if "you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer." The exact sign-up form and contact details are not shown in the available page content, so use the site's own navigation and social channels to complete the connection.

What AABCA Is

AABCA is a community organization that describes itself as "connecting, educating and supporting Black Americans in their journeys with breast cancer and survivorship." Its vision and mission focus on "building awareness, networking, resources and support for Black women and men impacted by breast cancer."

The site's tagline, "Share, Support, Survive," signals that peer connection is central to what it offers, not just information.

How to Join the Survivors Network

The site presents "Join Our Survivors Network" as a primary action. Based on the available page content:

  1. Start at the homepage (aabcainc.org) and look for the "Join Our Survivors Network" link or button.
  2. Follow the sign-up path it opens. The page content does not show the form fields, so complete whatever contact and background information is requested.
  3. Expect a follow-up from AABCA about programs and connection opportunities. The site references upcoming events and programs (for example, a September program and a "next" event promoted via Instagram), so joining is also a way to hear about these.

If the link is not obvious, check the site's menu for sections labeled Programs & Services or "Being There."

What Support You Can Expect

AABCA frames its support around four activities: connecting, educating, helping, and supporting Black women, men, families, and communities "in the struggle and survivorship of breast cancer."

Area What the site says
Peer connection Survivors Network; member stories and profiles
Education Awareness-building about Black women and breast cancer
Programs & services A "Programs & SERVICES" section and a "Being There" program
Community Family and community focus, not just the individual patient

The site also highlights survivor voices ("You're A Survivor," "Inspiring Stories") and thanks figures such as Dr. Jane Wright, suggesting a mix of recognition, storytelling, and practical help.

Other Ways to Connect

  • Instagram: AABCA actively posts updates, program announcements, and member features there; the site says to "check the link in our bio" to sign up for events. Following the account is a low-commitment first step.
  • Video content: The site includes "Watch The Video" prompts on its main sections, useful if you prefer to learn about the organization before reaching out.
  • Partnerships: AABCA publicly acknowledges partner organizations (for example, the ARIAH Foundation), which may offer additional support routes.

If You Were Just Diagnosed

The site's own framing is the best guide: "If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you have many questions. The African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA) is here to help."

A practical sequence:

  1. Read the "Who We Are" and Programs & Services sections to see what fits your situation.
  2. Join the Survivors Network so AABCA can connect you with people who have been through it.
  3. Follow AABCA on Instagram for current program dates and sign-up links.
  4. Bring a family member or friend into the process — AABCA explicitly includes families and communities, not just patients.

AABCA is a support and education organization, not a medical provider; treatment decisions belong with your care team. What AABCA adds is community, information, and people who understand the journey.