Allison Hancock, Executive Director of Breast Friends in Tigard, will present on “Helping Women Survive the Trauma of Cancer, One Friend at a Time.” Breast Friends is dedicated to ensuring that no one goes through a diagnosis of breast cancer alone. The organization empowers women through every step of their breast cancer journey by providing education, support, and fostering a sense of community.
Founded in 2000 by Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, both breast cancer survivors, Breast Friends emphasizes their commitment to compassionate support, interactive programs, and fostering a sense of community for women from diagnosis through thriving beyond. The organization strives to be relevant, accessible, and inclusive, providing support and understanding to all individuals regardless of where they are in their journey.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.
Official bio:
Allison Hancock is the Executive Director of Breast Friends and a 19-year breast cancer survivor. Though she felt she had a great support system, the one thing that was missing was being able to talk with other women who had navigated the cancer journey. She moved to Oregon in 2012, and was so excited to have found Breast Friends and hear about the amazing support that they were giving women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Allison began volunteering at Breast Friends and is now Executive Director. She counts it a joy and honor in carrying out the legacy that has been built. She has been married for 30 years to Mark, and they have two boys: Josh, who graduated in June 2023 from Oregon State, and Jeremy, who graduated in June from Oregon State. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, walking on the beach and crafting.
