Mission Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Resources
Programs
Partner Organizations
Diversity Committee Members
The YSC's Diversity Program aims to foster a committed, connected and diverse community for young women affected by breast cancer. The Diversity Committee brings together women of color, women who partner with women, women of various socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures and disabilities. As a collective, this committee works to create programs and to establish partnerships to work towards ensuring that all young women affected by breast cancer, in all communities, have access to the information and support they need.
For more information about the Diversity Program or if you're interested in becoming a Committee Outreach member, please email: diversity@youngsurvival.org or call 646.257.3006.
The Young Survival Coalition is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all in this global community. Consistent with this principle, it is the Young Survival Coalition's policy not to discriminate in offering population-specific information or access to its programs and activities on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, parental, marital or veteran's status.
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Materials En Espanol
Diversity Bulletin Board - Specific topics include:
- Diversity
- Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
- Asian
- Black/African Descent
- Latina
Teleconferences:
Unique Issues of Young Lesbian and Bisexual Cancer Survivors
How Does Breast Cancer Affect Young Women of Diverse Backgrounds?
"It Looks Just Like You" is the first national public service announcement (PSA) that specifically raises breast cancer awareness and encourages testing among young urban women.
Events:
Paint It Pink - October 5, 2007, Puck Building, New York City, Presented by Art Off the Main
Paint It Pink is a gala reception aimed at increasing breast cancer awareness in women of color and to raise funds for the diversity initiatives of the Young Survival Coalition. Hosted by Art Off The Main, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are served amid some of the finest works of art being produced by artists of African, Caribbean and Latin American ancestry. Forty one exhibitors will showcase paintings, sculpture and photography by both established and emerging artists.
SHARE: SHARE's mission is to create and sustain a supportive network and community of women affected by breast or ovarian cancer.
LatinaSHARE: La misión de SHARE es crear y mantener una red de apoyo para la comunidad de mujeres, amigas y familias afectadas por el cáncer del seno u ovarios.
Stand Up To Cancer: This is where the end of cancer begins.
Sisters Network Inc.: Sisters Network Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American Community.
The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center's mission is to be a leader in providing quality, culturally relevant, and affordable health care and education, and advocate on behalf of the health and social needs of underserved Asian Americans.
The Clara Walton Foundation: The Clara Walton Foundation (CWF) is focused on all cancer diagnoses and health disparities. The CWF strives to bring together a strong cancer network based on knowledge, awareness, support, financial assistance, medical research, clinical options and the overall fight against cancer.
National LGBT Cancer Network: The National LGBT Cancer Network is the first national program addressing the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people with cancer and those at risk. The organization's work focuses on educating health care providers, increasing awareness via the internet and other media, participating in national cancer organizations, advocating for LGBT inclusion in cancer research and offering information and resources through this website for both professionals and LGBT people with cancer.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center provides a home for the birth, nurture and celebration of our organizations, institutions and culture; cares for our individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our community; and empowers our individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.
Lesbian Cancer Initiative: The Lesbian Cancer Initiative, a program at the LGBT Community Center can be the starting place for you to create a web of support. Our counseling and referral services are available free to you, your partner and your family.
The Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization improves the health of lesbians, bisexual and transgender women who partner with women (WPW) and their families.
The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention: The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention is a community based center (based in New York City) for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer through new models of patient care, research, education and outreach designed to address the unique needs of the community. The Center, made possible by a generous gift from the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, is a partnership between Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and North General Hospital.
Sharsheret: Sharsheret is a national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer. They provide culturally sensitive support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer and offer related resources for Jewish communities and health care organizations.
Khadijah Carter, Breast Cancer Survivor; Diversity & Programs Manager - YSC
Stacy Lewis, Vice President of Programming - YSC
Christine Benjamin, Survivor Advocate; YSC Board of Directors Member
Marcia Stein, Survivor; YSC Board of Directors Member
Janine Kurmen, Executive Assistant - YSC
Liz Margolies, LCSW; Founder and Executive Director, The LGBT Cancer Project
Ivis Sampayo, Director, SHARE/LatinaSHARE
Linda Dias, Survivor Advocate
Kristine Tanno, Survivor Advocate
Marisa Sanchez, Survivor Advocate
Maimah Karmo, Survivor Advocate; Founder, Tiger Lily Foundation
Medical Consultant: Dr. Jenny Romero, Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention
