Helping breast cancer survivors since 2011

Thank you for stopping by to learn more about This Means War Against Breast Cancer!

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors with their lost wages and out-of-pocket medical expenses that are not covered by insurance.

The “This Means War” in our name comes from the mantra of co-founder Beth Ann Vanek, who chose not to let the fear and worry surrounding her breast cancer diagnosis at age 30 sabotage her journey to wellness.

Since our first fundraiser in 2011, we have raised more than $230,000 for breast cancer survivors.

In 2025, we held our final fundraiser and will wind down our nonprofit’s operations in 2026. 

Thank you to everyone who has helped make our organization such a success!

 
Beth Ann Vanek on her last day of chemotherapy in 2011.
Beth Ann Vanek on her last day of chemotherapy in 2011.

 

Contact Us

By Mail:

This Means War Against Breast Cancer Inc.

P.O. Box 223

Southington, OH 44470

By phone:

234-243-7002

 

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Notice of Non-Discrimination
No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity offered by This Means War Against Breast Cancer on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, political belief, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital or familial status, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
This Means War Against Breast Cancer does not discriminate against any applicant with regard to volunteering or serving as a board member because of race, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, gender, age, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All board members, volunteers and other persons involved with This Means War Against Breast Cancer are expected to uphold and further this policy.