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About Willow |
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Willow Breast Cancer Support
Canada (Willow), founded in 1994 by a group of inspiring
women (including Sally Armstrong, June Callwood and Sharon Hampson,
among others), is a national charitable organization with a mission
to provide targeted information and confidential support to anyone
affected by breast cancer.
Willow’s programs and services include:
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Peer support: connects people with a trained breast
cancer survivor who understands the impact of a diagnosis and offers
information, emotional support and encouragement
• Support
Group Program: provides breast cancer survivors with the
knowledge and tools necessary to start and sustain community-based
support groups
• Information services:
shares personalized, current and credible information on all aspects
of breast cancer
• Patient education series:
includes up-to-date booklets and resources on a variety of topics
related to breast health and breast cancer
• willow-talk.org:
a safe online community to connect with others, exchange information
and share experiences
• Education seminars:
provides knowledge and skills needed to live with breast cancer
• Translation: free interpreter services
for individuals wishing to speak in their language of choice during
a support call
All of Willow’s programs and services are delivered free of
charge. Through a national toll-free number 1.888.778.3100,
by email [email protected] or
by visiting our offices, anyone has access to information about
breast health practices and breast cancer.
In 2010, an estimated 23,200 women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer in Canada. From the individual diagnosed, to their family,
friends and caregivers, Willow makes sure no one needs to face breast
cancer alone.
Breast cancer? Need information? Need to talk? Speak with someone
who has lived it. Call toll free at 1.888.778.3100
or visit www.willow.org. |
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