About Us
About Us
Founded by Tracy Milgram in 2015
BRCAStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization aimed at supporting women who have been affected by breast cancer and gynecological cancers regardless of predisposition to a hereditary cancer. Financial support to routine monitoring or preventative surgery for Previvors, Thrivers, and Survivors throughout the journey towards health, positive self-image, and inspired living.
Over the years, BRCAStrong has evolved into a sisterhood of Previvors, Thrivers and Survivors that offers education, information, support, and advocacy for women who are uninsured or underinsured. Support comes in all forms from premastectomy care packages to post-mastectomy garments, gynecological care packages and other treatment necessities; and is provided at zero cost to recipients. BRCAStrong has proudly assisted over 3000 women with care packages and garments in 2023.
Founded by Tracy Milgram in 2015
BRCAStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization aimed at supporting women who have been affected by breast cancer and gynecological cancers regardless of predisposition to a hereditary cancer. Financial support to routine monitoring or preventative surgery for Previvors, Thrivers, and Survivors throughout the journey towards health, positive self-image, and inspired living.
Over the years, BRCAStrong has evolved into a sisterhood of Previvors, Thrivers and Survivors that offers education, information, support, and advocacy for women who are uninsured or underinsured. Support comes in all forms from post-mastectomy garments and prosthetics, gynecological care packages and other treatment necessities; and is provided at zero cost to recipients. BRCAStrong has proudly assisted over 1658 women with care packages and garments in 2023.
Our Mission
To alleviate the emotional and financial burdens of women facing breast and/or ovarian cancer (regardless of genetic predisposition) through advocacy, direct assistance, empowerment and events.
Vision
To build and unite a sisterhood no one wants to be a part of and support them throughout their journey.
Our Mission
To alleviate the emotional and financial burdens of women facing breast and/or ovarian cancer (regardless of genetic predisposition) through advocacy, direct assistance, empowerment and events.
Vision
To build and unite a sisterhood no one wants to be a part of and support them throughout their journey.
BRCAStrong Blog
BRCAStrong Blog
The Power of Vulnerability: Navigating a Breast or Gynecological Cancer Diagnosis and Hereditary Risk
Vulnerability. It’s a word that often carries a sense of fear, a feeling of being exposed. But when faced with a breast or gynecological cancer diagnosis—or the knowledge that you
Meet Dr. Natasha Rueth is a surgical oncologist and chief of breast cancer services at Memorial Cancer Institute
Dr. Natasha Rueth is a surgical oncologist and chief of breast cancer services at Memorial Cancer Institute, where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer.
Reflecting on the Birth of BRCAStrong
The Birth of BRCAStrong In 2015, two weeks after undergoing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, I founded BRCAStrong. My daughter, Gabriela, who was just seven years old at the time, lovingly