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'After Breast Cancer Foundation' (Toronto, ON), a registered charity found in 2013, that provides mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and educational workshops at no cost to breast cancer survivors.

History

The founder of After Breast Cancer, Alicia Vianga - a certified bra fitter and owner of Premier Jour Fine Lingerie in Toronto, had an idea to start her projects as to ensure breast cancer survivors who were financially challenged still had an access to basic needs including mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and educational workshops.

In 2013, Alicia Vianga registered her charity foundation under the name After Breast Cancer with a solely purpose: “ ONE Woman / ONE Survivor At A Time”. In 2015, the first Annual Pink Diamond Fundraising Luncheon Gala was held at the Riviera Parque (Vaughan, Ontario). This was the city most stylish and a premier fundraising event which included Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Grand Prize Draw etc.

Mission

Every year, After Breast Cancer provides to women participate in its programs up to three mastectomy bras and/or camisoles at no cost. Every two years, an additional grant toward a breast prosthesis besides a government grant is also provided.

Activities

• Purchasing NEW mastectomy bras, breast prostheses and camisoles.
• Undertaking Fitting Education appointments at specific locations.
• Providing ONE new breast prosthesis to each woman every two years.
• Providing up to THREE new mastectomy bras to each woman a year.
• Offering on-going Educational Workshops to women facing breast cancer.

External links

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• [ http://rivieraeventcentre.com]
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