named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Vitamins and Supplements Discount Program
Offers members and supporters of Breast Cancer Options discounts on various health supplements through partner companies, using promotional codes.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 4 activities
- Hosts annual retreat and ongoing support for metastatic breast cancer patientsOrganizes an annual sleep-away retreat for individuals with metastatic breast cancer, featuring guided discussions on emotional and psychological aspects of living with the disease, and facilitated by trained yoga instructors and healing touch practitioners. Also hosts two monthly online support groups specifically for this population.
- Offers peer support and advocacy through trained survivor companionsProvides trained breast cancer survivor companions who accompany newly diagnosed individuals or those facing a possible diagnosis to medical appointments, offering emotional support, advocacy, and verification of medical discussions. Also offers peer-to-peer mentoring and support resources for caregivers, families, and spouses.
- Provides complementary therapies to breast cancer patients and survivorsOffers monthly massage or acupuncture treatments to breast cancer survivors and patients in treatment who lack insurance coverage and reside in Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Orange, or Sullivan Counties. These therapies aim to reduce stress and anxiety, control lymphedema, increase energy, and improve immune function.
- Provides free support groups for individuals at all stages of breast cancerHosts multiple monthly support groups via Zoom and in-person, including groups for metastatic breast cancer patients, young survivors, and those seeking male perspectives on breast cancer. The in-person group meets at Palenville Library on the third Wednesday of each month, while virtual groups convene on various dates and times each month. These services are accessible to participants nationwide, with a focus on the Hudson Valley region.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 2 activities
- Delivers educational programming on breast cancer prevention and healthy livingProvides evidence-based education on nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental risk reduction, and clinical trials to support informed health decision-making. Offers a Healthy Lifestyles Support Series, distributes a Healthy Lifestyles Calendar, and hosts educational presentations on environmental toxins linked to breast cancer.
- Distributes educational resources and newsletters to breast cancer survivors and professionalsProduces and distributes a weekly educational newsletter (BCO News) to breast cancer survivors and healthcare professionals nationally and internationally. Maintains a database of archived educational articles available upon request and provides an online resource guide to support informed healthcare decisions.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Offers confidential information and referral servicesProvides confidential telephone and email consultations to answer questions about breast cancer and offer referrals to additional services. Compiles and maintains resource lists to help patients and families access financial, legal, insurance, and medical assistance, including a pocket resource guide and curated external links.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Operates annual camp for children affected by parental breast cancerRuns Camp Lightheart, a free annual sleep-away camp for children ages 8–15 who are survivors of or affected by parental breast cancer. The program has operated continuously since 2007 and fosters long-term engagement, with returning campers often becoming counselors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$81K
Contributions & grants$52K64%
Program service revenue$29K36%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$176
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -42.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE NEMIROFF | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $44K |
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- American BioSciences Partner — Collaborates with The Harmony Company to provide science-based dietary supplements to Breast Cancer Options supporters.
- Association of Legal Administrators Partner — Financial supporter of Camp Lightheart.
- Constant Contact Partner — Used as the email platform for distributing the BCO News newsletter.
- Corinne Menn, DO Partner — Collaborates with Corinne Menn, DO as a speaker on treatment side effects including fertility and sexual dysfunction.
- Hannaford Charitable Foundation Partner — Financial supporter of Camp Lightheart.
- Heidi Puc, MD Partner — Collaborates with Heidi Puc, MD as a speaker on cancer risk reduction through lifestyle.
- Hudson Valley Network — Primary service region where the organization operates as a key provider of breast cancer services.
- IBM Government — Listed charity within IBM's employee giving program, enabling employees to donate directly to Breast Cancer Options through payroll deduction.
- Janet Gray, PhD Partner — Collaborates with Janet Gray, PhD as a speaker on the topic of environment and breast cancer.
- Jessica Berliner, MS Partner — Collaborates with Jessica Berliner, MS as a speaker on interactions between cancer drugs, supplements, and food.
- Michael Schachter, MD Partner — Collaborates with Michael Schachter, MD as a speaker on integrative cancer therapies.
- Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the massage and acupuncture program for women with breast cancer.
- Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Financial supporter of Camp Lightheart.
- Mushroom Wisdom Partner — Provides Maitake mushroom extract products to Breast Cancer Options members at a 25% discount.
- Omega Institute Partner — Hosts Camp Lightheart at its Rhinebeck, NY location.
- Omega Institute Partner — Hosts the annual metastatic breast cancer retreat in partnership with Breast Cancer Options.
- Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Partner — Partners with United Breast Cancer Foundation to offer scholarships for holistic healing programs to breast cancer patients and survivors.
- Palenville Library Partner — Hosts the in-person support group meeting for Breast Cancer Options on the third Wednesday of each month.
- RESOURCES & LINKS Partner — Curates and refers to external organizations and services listed on the RESOURCES & LINKS page for financial, legal, and complementary medicine support.
- Radiation and Public Health Project Partner — Lists the Radiation and Public Health Project as a resource for information on radiation and cancer, indicating a collaborative or referral relationship.
- Scott Berliner, RPH Partner — Collaborates with Scott Berliner, RPH as a speaker on interactions between cancer drugs, supplements, and food.
- The Harmony Company Partner — Offers a 25% discount and free U.S. ground shipping to supporters of Breast Cancer Options.
- United Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Collaborates to provide scholarship opportunities for wellness programs at the Omega Institute.
- United Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Cosponsors the annual metastatic breast cancer retreat with Breast Cancer Options.
- United Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Financial supporter of Camp Lightheart.
- World Resources Institute Partner — Collaborated with Devra Lee Davis, who is affiliated with the Health, Environment and Development Program at the World Resources Institute, to develop educational materials on environmental links to breast cancer.
- iGive.com Partner — Partner for fundraising through online shopping; a portion of purchases made through iGive.com is donated to Breast Cancer Options.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Education for Informed, Autonomous Decision-Makingmethodology: informed_decision_supportBy providing neutral, science-based information and educational resources on under-discussed aspects of breast cancer, the organization empowers patients to make informed health decisions because access to comprehensive, non-directive knowledge increases autonomy and confidence in navigating complex care options.
- Prevention Through Environmental Risk Awarenessmethodology: precautionary_preventionBy applying the precautionary principle and educating consumers about environmental risk factors, the organization promotes breast cancer prevention because raising awareness and encouraging preventive action in the face of scientific uncertainty empowers individuals to reduce exposure and lower personal risk.
- Science-Based Integrative and Functional Medicine Approachmethodology: food_is_medicineBy integrating evidence-based complementary therapies—such as nutrition, supplements, acupuncture, and functional medicine—into conventional cancer care, the organization supports holistic healing and symptom management because addressing root causes and multiple bodily systems improves overall well-being and immune function.
- Survivor-Led, Peer-Based Support Modelmethodology: peer_powered_supportBy leveraging the lived experience of breast cancer survivors in guiding peer support and advocacy, the organization fosters empathetic, patient-centered care that enhances emotional resilience, improves communication during medical appointments, and increases patient engagement because shared experience builds trust and relatability.