Who We Are

Breast Cancer Action (BCA) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to join our esteemed Board of Directors. As a vital part of our commitment to excellence and innovation, we are seeking qualified and passionate individuals who are dedicated to contributing their skills and expertise to help guide our organization to new heights.

Call For Applications

Board Job Descriptions

Who We Are

Our Vision

Better Together

Creating a supportive, safe, and empowering community for anyone facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

Our Mission

Part of your story:

We support individuals in the greater Ottawa region who have been recently diagnosed with any stage of breast cancer, regardless of age, gendre or ethnicity. Through quality programming, peer support, physical resources, and collaboration with local allied organizations, we are there to listen, support, connect and the power the newly diagnosed through their breast cancer experience.

Our Mandate

  1. To develop and maintain programs, to raise public awareness and to educate and support those affected by breast cancer.
  2. To offer a post-diagnosis support and resource Centre to serve those newly diagnosed, regardless of gendre and their families living with breast cancer in the national capital region.
  3. To contribute to the ongoing exchange of information with other like-minded local, regional, provincial, national and international organizations.

Our Values

    • Empowerment
      • Inclusion
      • Community
      • Diversity
      • Transparency

    Diane Hayes, Chair of the Board

    Diane is the owner of Kelly’s Boutique Inc. (opened in 2003) and the co-owner of OrthoMedix since 1992, and is a certified mastectomy and compression garment fitter. Diane has raised money for various breast cancer initiatives and is a supporter of many breast cancer related charities.  She is the founder of  The Kelly Project, which offers women a post-mastectomy camisole at no charge, and is an active member on all event planning committees for Breast Cancer Action.

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