Parents who can’t feed with their breasts get free pumps—but not infant formula.
Let’s change that.
We’re Proud to Support Our Bobbie Breasties
This year, we’re proud to offer a full year of Bobbie formula to 111 parents impacted by breast cancer—our largest sponsorship to date. That brings our 3 year total to 177 parents. And we're just getting started!
Stay tuned as we tackle the insurance gap for parents who can't nurse due to breast cancer treatment!
Our 2023 Bobbie Breasties application will re-open in Fall 2023. Any other questions about the Bobbie Breasties Program, please email bobbieforchange@hibobbie.com.
THE PROBLEM
Incomplete, inequitable insurance coverage.
Did you know that new parents impacted by breast cancer treatment—either as survivors or previvors—get a free breast pump and lactation support through the Affordable Care Act, but have no coverage for donated breast milk or formula? It’s a major policy gap, and with your support, we think we can close it.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Feeding support for those who need it most.
Coverage of breast pumps and lactation support when an individual has had their breasts removed is not helpful, supportive, or (let’s be real) all that sensical. These parents’ babies need infant formula or donor breast milk as a matter of survival. We want insurance equality covering formula or donor milk for all moms who have undergone a mastectomy.
Action Mode
Now’s the time to make your voice heard. Lasting change means putting pressure on lawmakers and representatives—and we’re making it easy.
ADD YOUR NAME
Sign the petition to support insurance equality for parents who can't breastfeed due to breast cancer. Our goal: 10,000.
Sign HereGET LOUD
Download the kit for pre-written letter templates, plus tips for effective communication with lawmakers.
Download The Kit
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
If you haven’t heard of The Breasties, it’s time you did: This community-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit pushes for inclusive insurance policies and champions equitable feeding support for individuals impacted by breast cancer.
The Breasties’ mission is to empower individuals affected by breast and gynecologic cancers through connection and free events, and to fund research for metastatic breast cancer. In short? They’re incredible, and we’re proud to call them partners.
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We have come a long way since 2020.
We're excited about the progress we've made, but there's a whole lot more to do.