YSC in the Press

The following press releases give detailed information on some of YSC's recent announcements, events and partnerships.

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Virtual Conference Brings Young Breast Cancer Survivors Together

by Jamie Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications on March 24, 2022

Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global nonprofit that supports the young breast cancer community, will host the YSC Summit: Digitally Yours, a virtual conference designed exclusively for the young breast cancer community, on March 25 - 27, 2022. More than 1,500 young adults affected by breast cancer representing 30 countries have already registered to gather online for this free event Continue Reading

YSC Invited to White House for Cancer Moonshot Historic Announcement

by Jamie Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications on February 04, 2022

New York, NY (February 4, 2022) -- Young Survival Coalition (YSC) represented the young breast cancer community at the White House as President Biden announced the second iteration of the Cancer Moonshot project. Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC Chief Executive Officer, joined a hand-picked audience of patient advocates, cancer clinicians, researchers and members of Congress. The ambitious plan aims to... Continue Reading

2020 YSC Summit is Postponed due to COVID-19 Developments

by Jamie Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications on March 04, 2020

We are heartbroken to share that we must postpone the 2020 YSC Summit due to new developments for COVID-19 in the Los Angeles area. Today, the LA County Department of Public Health declared a public health emergency due to 6 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. While the origins of these cases have been traced to specific exposures, they are urging everyone to take... Continue Reading

Young Survival Coalition Welcomes New Board Leadership and Members

by Jamie Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications on March 03, 2020

Media Contact:Jamie LarsonAssociate Director Marketing & [email protected] New members bring their industry expertise to young adult breast cancer organization. New York, NY -- Young Survival Coalition (YSC) announces new leadership for its Board of Directors. Desirée A.H. Walker, President, and John Hennessy, Vice President, will lead the YSC Board in... Continue Reading

Not Your 'Grandma's Disease': Breast Cancer Conference Brings Young Adults Together

by Jamie Larson, Director of Marketing & Communications on October 08, 2019

Media Contact:Jamie LarsonAssociate Director Marketing & [email protected] Registration open for largest breast conference just for young adults. Los Angeles, CA (October 8, 2019) -- Young Survival Coalition (YSC) brings its fifth annual conference out west, where it will host more than 600 young adults affected by breast cancer in Los Angeles, California,... Continue Reading

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