PARENTS WHO CAN’T FEED WITH THEIR BREASTS RECEIVE A FREE PUMP UNDER INSURANCE, BUT NOT INFANT FORMULA.
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. It’s a major policy gap, and with your support, we think we can close it.
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This year, we’re proud to offer formula for 115 parents impacted by breast and gynecologic cancer.
In June, we went to meet some of our sponsees in person at Camp Breastie. Watch the video and hear their stories.
Our Impact
Since 2020, we’ve provided a year’s worth of Bobbie to nearly 200 parents impacted by breast cancer.
That being said, we know the community of people who can’t nurse is bigger than breast cancer. When we say this is the most rewarding work we do—we mean it.
490k+
bottles of Bobbie
296
patients, previvors, and survivors sponsored
18,900
formula cans donated
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.
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Sign the petition to support insurance equality for parents who can't breastfeed due to breast cancer. Our goal: 25,000.
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Download the kit for pre-written letter templates, plus tips for effective communication with lawmakers.
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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 is the first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. They're on a mission to support and improve the experiences of the cancer community through peer-to-peer connection, resources, and advocacy.
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THE PROBLEM
Incomplete, inequitable insurance coverage.
Did you know that new parents impacted by breast and gynecologic cancer treatment 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 know we can close it.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Feeding support for those who need it most.
Coverage of breast pumps and lactation support when an individual medically can’t nurse 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 equity covering formula or donor milk for all parents who’ve undergone treatment for breast or gynecologic cancer.
