2. Breastcancer.org Overview
Breastcancer.org is:
- a nonprofit organization providing the most reliable, complete and up-to-date
information about breast health and breast cancer
- the premier online global resource, receiving 9 million
visits annually
- celebrating 10 years helping women and their loved ones make
sense of the complex medical information about breast cancer so
they can make the best decisions for their lives
3. Nationally Renowned Founder & President
Marisa C. Weiss, M.D. is the Founder, President and guiding force behind
Breastcancer.org. A breast cancer oncologist with more than 20 years of
active practice in the Philadelphia region, Dr. Weiss is regarded as a visionary
advocate for her innovative and steadfast approach to informing, empowering
and treating patients with breast cancer.
A regular on ABC’s Good Morning America, Dr. Weiss has appeared on CNN’s
House Call, CBS’ The Early Show and NBC’s TODAY. She has a monthly
column on MSN.com, serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Cosmopolitan
and Cosmo Girl and has had guest appearances on National Public Radio
(NPR), CNN Radio and ABC Radio.
Dr. Weiss has just issued Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer, an updated
edition of her groundbreaking book, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, about
surviving breast cancer and coming to terms with the challenges that follow.
She has also co-authored Taking Care of Your Girls with her daughter, Isabel
Friedman, as well as 7 Minutes: How to Get the Most From Your Doctor Visit.
Dr. Weiss currently practices at Lankenau Hospital where she serves as
director of Breast Radiation Oncology and director of Breast Health Outreach.
5. Our Global Impact
More than…
- 25,000 visits each day
- 800,000 visits each month
- 9 million visits each year
Breastcancer.org reached visitors from 229 countries in 2009!
6. The average doctor visit lasts less than 7 minutes, but…
the average Breastcancer.org community visitor spends over 10
minutes each visit…
and 81% visit 6+ times each week!
Valued Time on Our Site
7. Over the Past Ten Years…
- Breastcancer.org has touched over 27,500,000 people, offering them
vital information and support
- There have been over 43,700,000 visits to the Breastcancer.org site, where
people have discovered answers to questions that will lead them to important
decisions for their lives, as well as a sense of community
8. - 80%* of every dollar raised directly supports Breastcancer.org’s
free programs, services and new inititiatives including:
- 6,000+ pages of medically-vetted core content
- Research News and Ask-the-Expert online conferences
- Online community support
- Widely distributed educational booklets
- Increase awareness and reach to existing and new audiences
- Enhance new programs including new research findings and digital media
- Provide new programs for the Spanish Speaking pop
- Educate broader audience about prevention and risk reductions
* Per Charity Navigator, best practice is for program expense to represent 75% or greater of total expenses
Your Support at Work
10. “Rock the Ribbon”
An extraordinary tenth anniversary concert celebration
- Philadelphia’s renowned Academy of Music
- Saturday, October 30, 2010
Featuring:
- Elegant pre-concert party and post-concert meet-and-greet
- Concert celebration hosted by noted master of ceremonies
- Special Guest performer
- Extraordinary auction items
12. Harry Connick, Jr. is…
A legendary musician…
- Harry Connick, Jr. has sold more than 25 million albums
- A three-time Grammy Award-winner
- Emmy Award-winner
- Contributed to successful soundtracks including:
- “When Harry Met Sally” - “Godfather II”
- “Sleepless in Seattle” - “The Mask”
A highly-lauded actor…
- Lead in Tony Award-winning, “The Pajama Game”
- In numerous movies including:
- “Hope Floats” - “P.S. I Love You”
- “Little Man Tate” - “Memphis Belle”
- Recurring role of Dr. Leo Markus on NBC hit series,
“Will & Grace”
- Starred opposite Glenn Close in ABC TV adaptation of
the musical, “South Pacific”
