After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, also known as ABCD, is a national non-profit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1999, the organization has a team of 14 employees and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. ABCD provides free, customized emotional support to individuals impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis, including patients, family, and friends. The organization's core service is connecting patients with professionally trained volunteer Mentors who are breast cancer survivors or thrivers. These Mentors share similar diagnoses, treatment plans, interests, ages, personal traits, and family dynamics, fostering personalized connections. ABCD supports individuals at all stages and diagnoses, including metastatic/Stage IV. ABCD also offers a range of resources to address various needs, such as information about diagnoses, appearance products like wigs, survivorship care, and assistance with work and life issues. All services are delivered virtually over the phone or online, ensuring accessibility to individuals worldwide. For more information about ABCD and its services, please visit abcdbreastcancersupport.org.