About BCFO
The mission of the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio (BCFOhio) is to help breast cancer patients survive the hardships of cancer treatments by providing emergency financial assistance.
Each year, we distribute thousands of dollars to nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio that provide emergency funding to breast cancer patients undergoing active treatment. 100% of funds raised by the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio stay here in Ohio to benefit patients in your community.
Emergency funds are used to help provide critical services to women and men in need:
temporary support of living expenses such as housing, utilities, and food
transportation to and from treatments
child care during diagnostic and treatment procedures
job training for those who lose their jobs after their diagnosis
mental health services not covered by insurance
assistance with treatment costs, prescriptions, and co-pays not covered by insurance
costs of participation in clinical trials that are not covered by insurance
Women and men with breast cancer can call Joy Lewis, Executive Director, to identify resources that will help them through the crisis. Call (216) 233-0777 or email Joy@BCFundofOhio.org.
BCFO Board of Directors
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Eileen C. Reed
Americas Training Program Manager SURVIVOR - Joined December 2015
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Lisa Gallagher, PhD, Chair
Research Program Director Cleveland Clinic SURVIVOR- Joined October 2012
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Elizabeth Coulton
Owner/CEO Coulton Communications SURVIVOR - Joined August 2018
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C. Ellen Connally
Retired Judge SURVIVOR - Joined June2004
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Karen Greenberger
Attorney Joined February 2012
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Maribeth Graham
Regional Account Executive, Respage Joined October 2018
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Sandra Brubaker
Assistant Court Administrator Greene County Juvenile Court Joined January 2018
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Cindi McClung, Treasurer
Asst. Exec. Director Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Assoc. Joined January 2018
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Elizabeth Wallick, PhD
Ed Consultant University of Cincinnati Joined November 2019
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Deb Ferenc, Secretary
Retired, Executive Director, BCFOhio Joined February 2020
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Lynn S. Goldenberg
Retired Joined November 2020
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Joy Lewis, Executive Director
BCFOhio P. O. Box 31238, Independence, Ohio 44131 Mobile (216) 233-0777 Email joy@bcfundofohio.org
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Kennedy Hart
Public Information Officer
Joined August 2024
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Genna Freed
Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Communications Director
SURVIVOR Joined September 2026
Interested in Serving on our Board of Directors?
Please click the button below marked ‘APPLY’ and complete the application. Once done, please email this form to joy@bcfundofohio.org
