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"I want to help people lift their spirits and lift themselves."

About Y-ME

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For more than 30 years, Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has been providing emotional support and information to people concerned about breast cancer. When you call the Y-ME Hotline, you can reach a peer counselor who is also a breast cancer survivor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
 

In this section, learn more about Y-ME's services, our history, our leadership and staff, our positions on key policy issues related to breast cancer, and how you can join the Y-ME team:

Organization Overview
Who we are and the support services we provide.
 

Board of Directors
Learn about the accomplished professionals so committed to our mission.

Y-ME Hotline
Our core program - the only place in the world to call 24 hours a day and talk to a breast cancer survivor. 

Policy
Learn about Y-ME's policy and advocacy efforts.
 

Senior Leadership and Financials
Learn about Y-ME's leadership team and financials.
 

Careers at Y-ME
Make a difference in the lives of those living with breast cancer.

 

Breast Cancer News

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