Champions Toolbox

Your voice is important. Together we can make a difference in the lives of women and families facing breast cancer. To learn more about the legislative process and how you can be an effective advocate, click on one of the topics below.

How It Works: A guided tour of how bills get passed into law and what this means for breast cancer issues
Show Me the Money: The Appropriations process and how it works

What you can do

Communicate With Congress
Your elected officials can't hear from you enough on this issue! Send them e-mails, faxes, hand-written letters, call them, and visit them in person.
Get tips on communicating effectively
Find Your Elected Officials

Write a Letter to the Editor of Your Local Paper
Writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) of your town or city's paper is a great way to spread the word about breast cancer issues and educate your neighbors about how they can help.
Learn more

Get Involved Locally
Get involved with other concerned people in your own community by joining an Affiliate in your area. Join others in your community in the fight against breast cancer.
Find an Affiliate