Events

October 17, 2023

Radical Disruption Compassionate Resistance 2023
BCAction and our nationwide community of breast cancer activists enjoyed an evening of thought provoking discussion, camaraderie, collective activism! We heard from featured speakers on the three core topics of this year's Think Before You Pink campaign [...] READ MORE

June 27, 2023

DRAWING THE CONNECTIONS ART AUCTION & COMMUNITY GATHERING 2023
At this vibrant, art-focused event we highlight the intersections of art, activism, public health, and social justice – and uplift art-ivism as a core component to social c [...] READ MORE

May 15, 2023

19th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benefit
Each year, powerful, critical-thinking community members gather for the Billie Gardner Loulan Benefit to honor those family and friends affected by breast [...] READ MORE

October 18, 2022

Radical Disruption Compassionate Resistance 2022
BCAction and our nationwide community of breast cancer activsits enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, collective activism, thought provoking discussion, and more! Featuring special speakers, videos, and musical entertainment, this event recognized 20 years of [...] READ MORE

June 14, 2022

Drawing the Connections Art Auction & Community Gathering 2022
At this creative and inspiring event and the accompanying art auction, we highlight the intersection of art, activism, breast cancer, and social justice – and uplift art-ivism as a driver of social c [...] READ MORE

May 19, 2022

18th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benetfit Event
Each year, powerful, critical-thinking community members gather for the Billie Gardner Loulan Benefit to honor those family and friends affected by breast [...] READ MORE

October 12, 2021

Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance 2021
This event offered attendees an opportunity to take action on our annual Think Before You Pink® campaign Stop Banking on Breast Cancer, and featured Emcee Tania Katan alongside panelists BCAction Executive Director Krystal Redman, BCAction Program Manager [...] READ MORE

June 17, 2021

Drawing the Connections Silent Art Auction Fundraiser and Gala 2021
This virtual fundraising gala kicked-off a week-long art auction that uplifted the connections between breast cancer, health, and social [...] READ MORE

May 20, 2021

17th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial (Virtual) Benefit
Each year, powerful, critical-thinking community members gather for the Billie Gardner Loulan Benefit to honor those family and friends affected by breast [...] READ MORE

October 15, 2020

30th Anniversary Event: Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance
Over one hundred members of our community of radical, badass breast cancer activists came together from all over the country to reflect on our past successes and recommit to the work that lies [...] READ MORE

May 16, 2020

16th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan (Virtual) Benefit
This one-of-a-kind, virtual event on the evening of May 16th honored and remembered our beloved Karen Tate, and to supported Breast Cancer Action’s work to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast c [...] READ MORE

October 16, 2019

9th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink – Food for Thought
At our 9th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink - Food For Thought fundraising dinner we challenged the most egregious pinkwasher of the year with our award-winning Think Before You Pink® [...] READ MORE

June 27, 2019

7th Annual Acting Out – For the Health of It Variety Show and Fundraiser
Thank you for joining us for a fun and provocative evening filled with bold performers who all share a commitment to health [...] READ MORE

June 25, 2019

Lunch and Learn in North Carolina
A Lunch & Learn about Breast Cancer Action by Board Member Channte' Keith & Community Leader Marie Garlock with Dr. Cornell W [...] READ MORE

June 08, 2019

A Reception and Fundraiser in Provincetown, MA
An intimate reception & benefit for Breast Cancer Action with Karuna Jaggar, Executive [...] READ MORE

January 29, 2019

15th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benefit
Each year, powerful, critical-thinking community members gather to honor those family and friends affected by breast [...] READ MORE

October 20, 2018

Think Beyond Pink: Survivor Celebration and Film Screening
Cary Medical Center’s Pink Aroostook and Healthy You programs are partnering to rally communities to "Think Beyond Pink” at a free breast cancer survivor celebration and film screening of the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc [...] READ MORE

October 15, 2018

8th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink – Food for Thought
Every October we challenge the cancer industry and go after one of the most egregious pinkwashers of the year. After having attended this event, we promise you'll never see a pink ribbon the same way [...] READ MORE

September 04, 2018

Brown’s Last Chance – September 2018 Actions
These two direct actions featured the September 8th Rise for Climate, Jobs, + Justice March at the Global Climate Action Summit and the September 13th follow-up [...] READ MORE

March 20, 2018

14th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Luncheon
During this wonderful day at the beautiful Windmill School and LaureL Education Center, we laughed, we cried, we made some noise and we made it clear that the breast cancer epidemic is far from [...] READ MORE

January 12, 2018

6th Annual Acting Out – For the Health of It Variety Show and Fundraiser
Together we laughed out loud, enjoyed dynamic performances from Bay Area musicians, comedians and dancers, and were moved by readings from Breast Cancer Action [...] READ MORE

August 15, 2017

7th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink – Food for Thought
At our 7th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink – Food for Thought event guests enjoyed a delicious four-course meal , heard a riveting program featuring our award-winning Think Before You Pink® campaign, and spent time with the amazing BCAction co [...] READ MORE

March 16, 2017

13th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Memorial Benefit
This event featured live music by Ronny Crawford and Dr. Sigmund’s 100% All Natural Family B [...] READ MORE

February 27, 2017

5th Annual Acting Out – For the Health of It Variety Show
The 5th annual Acting Out – For the Health of It variety show was a fun and provocative evening filled with bold performers who all share a commitment to health j [...] READ MORE

July 27, 2016

6th Annual Action Speaks Louder Than Pink – Food for Thought
Action Speaks Louder Than Pink - Food for Thought was held October 5th, 2016 with renowned SF Bay Area [...] READ MORE

June 24, 2016

March for a Clean Energy Revolution with Breast Cancer Action
We joined thousands of people in the streets of Philadelphia before the Democratic National Convention to shine a light on one of the most critical issues of our time: the health harms from fracking and other forms of dangerous [...] READ MORE

June 01, 2016

Book Launch Celebration: So Much to be Done
The San Francisco book launch celebration for So Much to be Done: The Writings of Breast Cancer Activist Barbara [...] READ MORE

April 18, 2016

Drilling Down Into Health Impacts: The Effects of Oil and Gas on California’s Communities
This live-streamed event featured a panel discussion that explores the effects of the fossil fuel industry on the health of [...] READ MORE

February 25, 2016

4th Annual Acting Out – For the Health of It
Breast Cancer Action's 4th Annual Acting Out was a fun and provocative evening filled with bold performers who all share a commitment to health [...] READ MORE

November 20, 2015

12th Annual Billie Gardner Loulan Luncheon
This event featured a thought-provoking program with guest panelists Peggy Orenstein, New York Times best-selling author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter and Waiting for Daisy and Marion Kavanaugh-Lynch, MD, MPH, Director of the California Breast Cancer Research [...] READ MORE

February 03, 2015

25th Anniversary Event
This evening event in San Francisco paid tribute to past achievements and united around our vision for achieving health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast [...] READ MORE