Walgreens and Breastcancer.org Collaborate to Raise Awareness and Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For Immediate Release

[PHILADELPHIA, PA] — During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Walgreens and Breastcancer.org have teamed up to provide educational resources and vital support to people affected by breast cancer. Beginning October 8, Walgreens customers will have the opportunity to donate to Breastcancer.org at checkout in Walgreens stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. This initiative will continue through October 30, encouraging customers to support the cause by donating at checkout.

As part of this collaboration, all donations collected will directly fund Breastcancer.org’s educational resources and community support programs, which are available at no cost to patients and caregivers in English and Spanish worldwide. The funds raised will empower people with the tools and expert information they need to navigate their breast cancer journeys, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

“Breast cancer is the world’s most common cancer to affect women. People often have more questions than their doctor can address in an office visit, and openly searching the internet can lead to misinformation or suggestions not tailored to the person’s cancer situation. I started Breastcancer.org as a place for expert information and community support that people can count on as a trustworthy, free source to get the best care possible,” said Dr. Marisa Weiss, founder and chief medical officer for Breastcancer.org. “Our goal has always been to provide comprehensive, accessible support to anyone affected by breast cancer. Collaborating with Walgreens extends our reach and impacts more lives.”

Founded 25 years ago by breast oncologist Dr. Marisa C. Weiss, Breastcancer.org offers a wide range of online resources and programs to help people navigate every aspect of their life during and after breast cancer. From educational webinars, articles, and podcasts to virtual support groups and peer-to-peer connections, the organization is dedicated to making sure no one faces breast cancer alone. Breastcancer.org is currently working to help people learn more about solutions to the often debilitating side effects of chemotherapy.

“Collaborating with Breastcancer.org enables us to contribute to the support of those affected by breast cancer,” said Rina Shah, SVP of Pharmacy Growth, Walgreens. “At Walgreens, we understand that reliable information and community support are crucial for patients and their families. We are proud to invite our customers to participate in initiatives such as these, as each donation helps provide essential resources that support patients through their journey.”

Visit Breastcancer.org to learn more about how you can support this initiative.

Breastcancer.org is a leading patient-focused resource dedicated to providing reliable, up-to-date information and support to those affected by breast cancer. Founded in 2000 by chief medical officer Marisa C. Weiss, MD, it empowers people with research, expert information, and a dynamic peer support community to help them make the best decisions for their lives. Since its inception, the nonprofit organization has reached 232 million people worldwide.

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. True to its purpose of “more joyful lives through better health,” Walgreens has a more than 120-year heritage of caring for communities and providing trusted pharmacy services, and today is playing a greater role as an independent partner of choice offering healthcare services that improve care, lower costs, and help patients. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Walgreens is proud to serve nearly 9 million customers and patients daily. The company’s pharmacists are playing a more critical role in healthcare than ever before, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for some of the nation’s most underserved populations. Walgreens offers customers and patients a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms designed to deliver high-quality products and healthcare services. Within the U.S. Healthcare segment, Walgreens portfolio also includes businesses in primary care, multi-specialty, post-acute care, urgent care, specialty pharmacy services, population health and provider enablement.

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Daisy Diaz
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Breastcancer.org
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