{"id":445,"date":"2026-06-12T18:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbatt.site\/newweb\/?page_id=445"},"modified":"2026-07-11T03:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T03:27:00","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bettysbreastcancerfoundation.org\/es\/about-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sobre Nosotros"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Betty\u2019s Breast Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, prevention, and early detection of breast cancer, especially among uninsured and underserved women, including immigrant communities regardless of legal status.<\/p>

We work to remove barriers such as language, lack of access to healthcare, and limited knowledge of the medical system. These barriers can delay care and impact not only women\u2019s health, but also the well-being of their families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our journey began with a deeply\npersonal and heartbreaking moment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A young woman from El Salvador, Roberta, lost her life to cancer, leaving behind her husband and three young daughters. At that same time, our founder, Betty was completing her own breast cancer treatment, a period filled with fear, uncertainty, and reflection.<\/p>

During that journey, Betty realized how critical it is to have support from people who speak your language and truly understand your experience. No one should face cancer alone, especially not in silence or confusion.<\/p>

Inspired by Roberta\u2019s memory, Betty saw the urgent need to create a safe, welcoming space for Spanish-speaking women navigating cancer. What started as small gatherings in Betty\u2019s home, sharing meals, stories, and strength, grew into a community rooted in compassion and hope.<\/p>

On December 18, 2010, just ten days after Roberta\u2019s passing, Betty\u2019s Breast Cancer Foundation was born. Betty made a promise to continue supporting women like her and that promise continues to guide us today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Who we are<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Betty\u2019s Breast Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, prevention, and early detection of breast cancer, especially among uninsured and underserved women, including immigrant communities regardless of legal status.<\/p>

We work to remove barriers such as language, lack of access to healthcare, and limited knowledge of the medical system. These barriers can delay care and impact not only women\u2019s health, but also the well-being of their families.<\/p>

Led by breast cancer survivor Betty Rodr\u00edguez, our foundation combines lived experience with community-centered care. We proudly collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to create a more equitable and compassionate healthcare system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Make a difference in someone\u2019s life, your time and care can provide vital support to women in need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Sharing your breast cancer journey can inspire hope, raise awareness, and help others feel less alone. Your experience may encourage someone to get screened, seek support, or keep fighting. Together, our voices can make a difference. Share your story and help spread hope, strength, and awareness. \ud83c\udf97\ufe0f\u2728<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Your sponsorship helps provide education, support, and access to lifesaving breast cancer screening services for women in our community. By partnering with us, you are helping create hope, promote early detection, and support those affected by breast cancer. Join us in making a meaningful difference together; we can change lives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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When you partner with our foundation, you become part of a mission dedicated to empowering women through education, support, and access to early breast cancer detection. Together, we can expand our reach, strengthen our impact, and bring hope to more individuals and families. Join us in building a healthier, stronger community, because every partnership has the power to save lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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We save lives by providing free mammograms, guiding women through the healthcare system, and connecting them to critical medical and support services.
Through education, advocacy, and culturally responsive care, we empower women to take control of their health and access timely, life-saving resources.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We envision a future where every woman, regardless of income, language, orimmigration status, has access to the care, knowledge, and support she needs.
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Betty Rodr\u00edguez is a breast cancer survivor and the Founder, Director, and CEO of the foundation. Her personal journey fuels her mission to ensure that no woman is left behind in the fight against breast cancer.<\/p>

She leads initiatives such as mobile mammogram programs that bring free screenings directly into communities across Nassau County because early detection saves lives.<\/p>

Beyond her advocacy work, Betty is a pastry chef, a poet, and a published author. She was born in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia. She is a proud spouse, mother, and grandmother whose family continues to inspire her dedication to helping others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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  • Host wellness events that foster self-care, connection, and emotional support.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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    Join our foundation and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to supporting women affected by breast cancer. Whether you volunteer, donate, share your story, or participate in our events, your involvement helps provide hope, education, and life-saving resources to women and their families. Together, we can break barriers, raise awareness, and make a meaningful difference\u2014because every act of support brings us closer to a healthier future for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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