Strength in Sisterhood: NWVU Breast Cancer Awareness Gathering

WE SEE YOU • WE HEAR YOU • WE SUPPORT YOU

Join National Women Veterans United as we come together for a Breast Cancer Awareness gathering: to support one another, the women who have fought and are fighting breast cancer, and to remember those who left us too soon.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. In the U.S., about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Women veterans face unique risks. Studies show that women veterans experience higher rates of certain cancers, including breast cancer, due to service‑related exposures, stress, and delayed access to care.

The journey is not easy — but together, we rise.  Your story, your healing, and your future hold power.

  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • NWVU SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center
  • 8620 South Pulaski (Lower Level) Chicago
  • Additional event details will be posted as confirmed

Please RSVP by October 19, 2026

Why Breast Cancer Awareness Matters

  • Awareness leads to early detection. Many women delay screenings because of fear, lack of information, or limited access. Awareness campaigns encourage mammograms, self‑exams, and regular checkups.
  • It reduces stigma and isolation. Breast cancer is not just a medical diagnosis — it affects identity, confidence, and mental health. Awareness creates safe spaces for women to share their stories.
  • It honors survivors and those we’ve lost. Awareness events help communities remember the women who fought bravely and support those still navigating treatment or recovery.
  • It empowers women to advocate for their health. Knowledge helps women ask better questions, seek second opinions, and push for timely care — especially important for women veterans who often face systemic barriers.
  • It strengthens community support. When women see others standing with them — saying We See You, We Hear You, We Support You — it reinforces that no one fights alone.
  • It drives funding and research. Awareness increases donations, research investment, and policy attention, leading to better treatments and improved survival rates.