Breast Cancer Resource Center

Mamma Jamma Ride Beneficiary #1 - This is Why I Ride...

The first support I received for my breast cancer -- outside of family & friends was from a wonderful organization -- The Breast Cancer Resource Center. 

I met Ray Anne on September 22, 2009, while I was waiting for my biopsy to begin. She was with me in the operating room for the procedure - rubbed my back and chatted with me the entire time. It was so calming that I don't remember the biopsy, but I do remember how kind and sweet she was. 

I later found out that she was my Patient Navigator AND a breast cancer survivor (she had been diagnosed in 1997). For me, our conversations meant more because of that. Through the next year, Ray Anne was there to answer my questions, and would call to see how I was doing. She was my advocate, and she is still my friend. Words cannot begin to describe what this meant to me, or how this set the tone for my treatment that would follow.


If a picture is worth a thousand words, then THIS video is ten times that:



The BCRC is an amazing gift to breast cancer patients, both female AND male. Their roots began in 1993 when several women recognized the importance for patients to actively participate in their own care.  Their 6 patient navigators are breast cancer survivors. Many women will find a safe place when they are helped by this non-profit, and beneficiary of the Mamma Jamma Ride. 

They currently have 11 specialized support groups in Austin and surrounding counties including:

• Area groups for the newly diagnosed
• Pink Ribbon Cowgirls - a group for women of child-bearing age
• A group for Spanish speakers
• The IV League for long term survivors of metastatic breast cancer

I was amazed at their lending library. I was able to borrow books that were up-to-date instead of spending a fortune at the bookstore. The more information I gathered about what was to come, the calmer I became. Armed with this information I was able to become a part of my medical team, not just a bystander. The words at the end of the video really say it all:

10 Counties Served   12 Staff Members   3500 Clients Served   9000 Hours of Patient Navigation   $0.00 Charge to Clients   PRICELESS!!!  
This non-profit organization does so much for so many, I count it as one of the blessings that has come my way. The BCRC is there to ensure no one goes through breast cancer alone.

They are also a proud supporter of our ride, I especially loved the cheerleaders at the Inaugural Ride in 2009!

The BCRC is one of the 10 Beneficiaries

of the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride

THIS is why I ride

You can support my fundraising efforts here