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What to do after diagnosis

Steps to take after knowing you have breast cancer.

Treatment

Types of breast cancer treatment and their possible side effects.

Post-treatment care

Ways to maintain your total well-being and keep cancer at bay.

Palliative care

Benefits of palliative care for patients with advanced breast cancer.

Caregiving

How to cope with the stress of caring for a patient and find the support you need.

Breast cancer risk

Main risk factors and how to protect yourself with regular breast examinations.

Programmes to support breast cancer patients, caregivers, and anyone who wants to take charge of their breast health.

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BCF Support Groups

Share how you feel and what you are going through with other breast cancer patients or caregivers in a private and encouraging environment.

BCF Befriender

Wish to talk to someone who’s been through it all? Chat with our volunteer befrienders.


From articles to podcasts—everything to help you learn more about breast cancer.

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Little Pink Book

A basic guide on what you need to know about breast cancer.

Adventure Jar Book

A beautifully illustrated storybook that helps families navigate difficult conversations with their children when a parent is sick.

What you need to know about mammograms

In this video series, we discuss why mammograms are important, and dispel myths around them.

Fun activities and awareness campaigns for breast cancer warriors, supporters, and more.

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Pink Ribbon Walk 2026

Join us on 24 October at Punggol Digital District for Pink Ribbon Walk 2026. Take part in the physical walk, enjoy our roadshow, or show your support through the Virtual Walk.

Tee For Pink Charity Golf 2026

Join us for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie on the greens, followed by an evening of good food and shared purpose. More importantly, your participation helps strengthen a more connected and supported breast cancer community.

Pink Partners

Support breast cancer awareness via our Pink Partners, featuring ongoing offers & partners dedicated to the cause.

See the many ways in which you can join us in supporting our local breast cancer community. 

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Volunteer with BCF

From big events to day-to-day operations, volunteers are crucial in offering emotional support to our breast cancer warriors. Find out how you can be their pillar of strength.

Support Us as a Corporate Partner

Whether through sponsorship or employee-giving, there are many ways for corporates to contribute to BCF.


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BCF's timeline

From humble beginnings in 1997 to becoming a beacon of hope for thousands, BCF’s journey is marked by relentless advocacy, groundbreaking programs, and transformative milestones. 

Discover how we’ve grown, inspired, and made a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer.

1997 - 2000: Founding and pioneering initiatives

  • BCF was officially registered as a society on September 30, 1997, and approved as a charity on October 22, 1997.
  • Ms. Yu-Foo Yee Shoon became BCF Patron, and Mrs. Fang Ai Lian appointed as BCF’s first President.
  • Introduced key initiatives such as the Men’s Support League, the inaugural Pink Ribbon Ball, and the “Walking Abreast” Walkathon.
  • Held 1st Awareness Talk and started support groups in English, Mandarin, and for expats.
  • Organized Pink Ribbon Parade, Charity Draw, Tee For Pink Charity Golf, and Pink Ribbon Charity Concert.
  • Unveiled “Wear The Pink Ribbon” Campaign and tagline “Early Detection Saves Lives, Saves Breasts.”

2001 - 2005: Building awareness and empowering communities

  • Organized Pink Ribbon Car Parade and Fun For Fund Gala with the People’s Action Party (PAP) Women’s Wing, raising awareness and support.
  • Spearheaded creative campaigns: Comfort Taxi messages, Bras For A Cause, and Spot The Pink Ribbon Contest, driving public engagement.
  • Launched Asia’s 1st Dragon Boat Team for breast cancer survivors and the 1st Malay Support Group, empowering communities.
  • Hosted Gift of Music Concert and dialect public forums, fostering education and outreach.
  • Revamped Positive Appearance Room and Mammobus programme, while engaging younger audiences through innovative Zocards campaigns.

2006 - 2010: Expanding advocacy, celebrating survivorship

  • BCF’s Paddlers In The Pink took 1st place in 2 categories at the IBCPC Breast Cancer Dragon Boat World Championships.
  • Screened At My Mother’s Breast and Pink Paddlers, the first local documentary on breast cancer survivors, to raise awareness.
  • Handed over the Mammobus Project to the National Healthcare Group and launched the Young Women’s Support Group.
  • Marked BCF’s 10th anniversary with events like the Pink Ribbon Drive, Pink Charity Bazaar, and Sing For A Cause.
  • Hosted the inaugural Survivors’ Conference and Pink Ribbon Walk & Run, featuring Pink Light-Up initiatives at The Arts House and Tangs Plaza.
  • “Are You Obsessed With The Right Things?” campaign won international accolades, including Cannes Lions and Effie Awards.
  • Mrs. Noor Quek became BCF’s 2nd President, furthering leadership in breast cancer advocacy.

2011 - 2015: A decade of amplification and uniting communities

  • Organized Pink Waves Party, Pink Wave Charity Dinner, and Mission Pink Possible Men Outreach events.
  • Launched the “Treasure The Breast Things In Life!” BCAM campaign and set a Singapore Book of Records achievement for the Largest Pink Glove Dance.
  • Celebrated BCF’s 15th Anniversary with new logo, the BEAM15 mammogram sponsorship for low-income women, and the BCF theme song, ‘You Make Me A Warrior.’
  • Expanded public engagement with Pink Light-Up initiatives at Singapore Flyer, Art Science Museum, Helix Bridge, and Merlion at Sentosa, in partnership with Estee Lauder Group of Companies.
  • Strengthened international ties with a visit to the China Cancer Foundation in Beijing and acquired a new boat for BCF Paddlers In The Pink.
  • Opened a new office and activity centre at Leisure Park Kallang, enhancing BCF’s capabilities and support for members.

2016 - 2022: Recent impact and milestones

  • Organized Pink Waves Party, Pink Wave Charity Dinner, and Mission Pink Possible Men Outreach events.
  • Launched the “Treasure The Breast Things In Life!” BCAM campaign and set a Singapore Book of Records achievement for the Largest Pink Glove Dance.
  • Celebrated BCF’s 15th Anniversary with new logo, the BEAM15 mammogram sponsorship for low-income women, and the BCF theme song, ‘You Make Me A Warrior.’
  • Expanded public engagement with Pink Light-Up initiatives at Singapore Flyer, Art Science Museum, Helix Bridge, and Merlion at Sentosa, in partnership with Estee Lauder Group of Companies.
  • Strengthened international ties with a visit to the China Cancer Foundation in Beijing and acquired a new boat for BCF Paddlers In The Pink.
  • Opened a new office and activity centre at Leisure Park Kallang, enhancing BCF’s capabilities and support for members.

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