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EnglishWhat Is AABCA's Vision and Mission, and How Can I Get Involved?
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AABCA (African American Breast Cancer Alliance) describes its mission as connecting, educating, and supporting Black Americans through breast cancer and survivorship, with a stated vision of building awareness, networking, resources, and support for Black women and men impacted by breast cancer. You can get involved through its programs and services, the Survivors Network, and its Instagram updates; the site also has a checkout page, which suggests a way to give or pay online, though the site does not spell out membership fees or donation amounts.
Vision and Mission, as Stated on the Site
The site presents the organization under the tagline "Share, Support, Survive" and frames its purpose around a specific community: Black women, men, families, and communities facing breast cancer.
| Element | What the site says |
|---|---|
| Mission in practice | "Connecting, educating, helping and supporting black women, men, families, and communities in the struggle and survivorship of breast cancer" |
| Vision and mission | "Building awareness, networking, resources and support for Black women and men impacted by breast cancer" |
| Who it serves | Black/African Americans diagnosed with breast cancer, survivors, and the people who care for them |
| Core message | "You're A Survivor" — the site emphasizes survivorship alongside diagnosis support |
The homepage also acknowledges the starting point many people share: if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed, "you have many questions," and AABCA says it is "here to help."
Why the Focus Is on Black Women and Breast Cancer
AABCA's materials center Black women and men rather than offering general breast cancer information. The site lists "Black Women and Breast Cancer" as a distinct topic area and describes its work as being present for Black families "in the struggle and survivorship of breast cancer." That framing — pairing awareness with networking and resources — is how the organization explains its community-specific approach. The site does not publish statistical claims or research citations on its homepage, so treat the focus as the organization's stated purpose rather than a data argument.
Programs and Support Services
The homepage highlights several named offerings:
- Programs & Services — a section the site points visitors to for what AABCA offers.
- "Being There" — presented alongside a video, suggesting peer or emotional support content.
- Survivors Network — a network you can join, described as a way to "Share, Support, Survive."
- Inspiring Stories — member and survivor stories featured on the site.
- Instagram updates — the site's most active-looking channel, with posts about programs, member spotlights, and partner organizations such as the ARIAH Foundation.
The site does not list service hours, eligibility rules, or a cost for these programs on the pages reviewed. If cost or availability matters to you, confirm directly before relying on a program.
How to Get Involved
- Join the Survivors Network. The homepage invites visitors to "Join Our Survivors Network." Start there if you are a survivor or a patient looking for connection.
- Explore Programs & Services. Use that section to see which offering matches your situation — support, education, or community events.
- Follow AABCA on Instagram. The site explicitly directs visitors to its Instagram for current activity, including September programming, program announcements, and member features. This is the most reliable place to see what's happening now.
- Watch the videos. The homepage embeds video content ("Watch The Video") tied to its support and awareness messages.
- Support the organization. A checkout page exists on the site, which indicates an online way to contribute or pay; the site does not state whether this covers donations, event registration, or merchandise, so check the page itself before entering payment details.
Staying Updated
The site's own pattern is to route current information through Instagram rather than a dated events calendar. For upcoming activities, check the Instagram feed linked from the homepage and look for posts about programs and sign-ups. If you need a direct answer about a specific service or how to participate, the site's contact options are the appropriate next step, since program details are not fully documented on the homepage.