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American Breast Cancer Foundation

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American Breast Cancer Foundation is a charitable organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States which fights breast cancer by providing early detection education, and screening services.[1]

It received an overall score of 28.18 from Charity Navigator, poorer than some other breast cancer charities.[2]

The ABCF and other breast cancer organizations are discussed in research by Jill Moffett of the University of Iowa.[3]

References

  1. ^ Peres, Judy (Oct 19, 2005). "Navigating a sea of pink ; As breast cancer charities vie for donations, here's help for wading through the choices". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2010. The American Breast Cancer Foundation did not return several calls seeking information. You can find out about breast cancer groups at charitywatch.org location=Chicago, Illinois {{cite news}}: Missing pipe in: |quote= (help)
  2. ^ "Charity Navigator Rating - American Breast Cancer Foundation". Charity Navigator. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  3. ^ Moffett, Jill (2003). "Moving Beyond the Ribbon: An Examination of Breast Cancer Advocacy and Activism in the US and Canada". Cultural Dynamics. 15 (3): 287โ€“306. doi:10.1177/09213740030153004. Retrieved April 21, 2010.