Greater Metro Atlanta meets on a monthly basis, usually the second Sunday, at the offices of Breast Friends. There is a support meeting that begins at 12:30 p.m. and runs for an hour. Immediately following the support group at 1:30 p.m. is the YSC business meeting to discuss ongoing local planning. The meeting ends at 3:00 p.m.
You are welcome to one or both meetings. For more informaiton, please call Beth Suitt at 770-377-8956 or email at yscatlanta@youngsurvival.org to verify time and date and to RSVP.
Address for Breast Friends: 180 Allen Road, Suite 204- South Atlanta GA. Directions
Recent Highlights
YSC Atlanta has focused on outreach and programming in the Atlanta market and has been successful in developing ways to reach out to healthy young women about the facts surrounding young women and breast cancer through Breast Health 101, Check it Out and EncorePlus. YSC Atlanta's work in this area has been supported by numerous grants through the Greater Metro Atlanta Affiliate of Komen, Atlanta Women's Foundation and Atlanta 2 Day walk.
By networking with fellow cancer organizations and hospitals, YSC Atlanta is top of mind as the best place to go when a young women hears the dreaded words you have breast cancer. YSC Atlanta was recognized in 2001 as a special recipient at the Komen Atlanta Pink Tie Ball and was also honored in 2005 when an Atlanta volunteer was awarded the YSC Second Annual Lisa Muccilo Award for Excellence in Volunteering.
