BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION 2023
Breast cancer is a significant health concern worldwide, affecting women and men of all ages. In the United States alone, approximately 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women in 2021, along with 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. Despite advances in treatment, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women, with an estimated 43,600 deaths in 2021.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is a nonprofit organization that funds research on breast cancer. Since its inception in 1993, BCRF has been committed to advancing the understanding of breast cancer biology, developing new treatments, and finding a cure for the disease. BCRF is the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the United States, with an A+ rating from CharityWatch and a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
The BCRF's mission is to fund research to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. It is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world, having invested over $800 million in research to date. BCRF's research investments have led to significant advances in the understanding of breast cancer biology and the development of new treatments.
