Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

04/28/2026

Everything’s better with a team 👟

Create your Against the Tide team and take on the challenge together!

📅 June 20 – Hopkinton State Park
📅 June 27 – Nickerson State Park (Brewster)

Support each other. Raise more. Have fun.

Get started: mbcc.org/against-the-tide

04/27/2026

💫 Featured Sponsor

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is grateful to our sponsors who support our mission of preventing the environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy. These sponsors reflect a genuine commitment to the environment, public health, and the eradication of breast cancer for future generations. Thank you for your continued support!

One such sponsor is WCVB Channel 5 Boston . We greatly appreciate their support of MBCC’s mission toward breast cancer prevention.

To learn more about Channel 5 WCVB, please visit this link: www.wcvb.com

04/25/2026

Volunteers 🙌
Not swimming, running, or walking? You can still make a huge impact 💙
Against the Tide depends on incredible volunteers to help make these events possible - from check-in and course support to cheering participants across the finish line.
📅 June 20, 2026 – Hopkinton State Park
📅 June 27, 2026 – Nickerson State Park (Brewster)
Be part of the energy. Be part of the mission.

Learn more and sign up: https://mbcc.org/against-the-tide/

Against the Tide is a family-friendly, multi-sport, rain or shine event to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). The funds raised through Against the Tide help to support and expand our community education program Let’s Talk Prevention: Reducing Toxic Exposures, MBCC Webinar Se...

04/24/2026

🚨 Common Chemicals of Concern: Flame Retardants

Synthetic flame retardant chemicals are added to a number of consumer products including upholstered furniture and bedding, electronics, and children’s pajamas. These chemicals can leach from products and settle in house dust, sometimes at levels above federal guidelines according to research conducted by Silent Spring Institute. One type which has gained a lot of attention is brominated flame retardants, especially polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). These endocrine-disrupting compounds have been linked with cancer and altered reproductive and brain development.

Various different flame retardant chemicals have been banned or phased out of certain uses. However, humans are still exposed on a daily basis due to residues that linger inside homes. Several flame retardants were nominated for in-depth toxicological evaluation in the 12th Report on Carcinogens from the U.S. National Toxicology Program. In the 15th Report, antimony trioxide, a common flame-retardant component, was added and classified as reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen, but no additional flame retardants were newly listed.

Reducing Exposure to Flame Retardants:
✔️ Flame retardant chemicals can leach from furniture and settle in house dust so keep dust levels low inside the home by using a vacuum fitting with a HEPA filter and cleaning with a microfiber cloth that traps dust and dirt naturally without the use of chemical additives
✔️ Read labels and look for furniture labeled as “flame retardant free” or “not flame resistant.”
✔️ Look for children’s pajamas with a bright yellow tag that says the garment must be snug fitting as it is not flame resistant.

Learn more 👉 https://mbcc.org/chemicals-of-concern

04/24/2026

Dr. Laurel Schaider didn’t set out to study PFAS.

What began as a small research question uncovered a much larger public health threat. PFAS, often dubbed “forever chemicals” due to their persistence, have been linked with cancers, thyroid disease, reduced fertility, among other health effects. Today, roughly 200 million people in the United States have PFAS in their drinking water.

Support WBURPaid for by Silent Spring InstituteMassachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study: Protecting residents through science and community engagementThis post was paid for and produced by our sponsor, Silent Spring Institute, in collaboration with WBUR’s Business Partnerships team. WBUR’s edito...

04/23/2026

Ready to make a difference? 🌊

Swim, run, or walk with us at Against the Tide

📅 June 20, 2026 – Hopkinton, MA
📅 June 27, 2026 – Brewster, MA

✔️ 5K & 10K runs
✔️ Open water swims
✔️ 3-mile fitness walk

Sign up today: mbcc.org/against-the-tide

04/22/2026

💙 Meet Jazzy 💙

This year marks her 4th time participating in Against the Tide — and this one is especially meaningful. 🌊

Jazzy is currently training with Diamond Physical Therapy , pushing herself every day to be ready for the water. But her motivation goes far beyond the finish line…

She’s dedicating her swim to the breast cancer survivors in her family - her aunt and both of her grandmothers. 💕

Every stroke is for them. Every moment is for prevention.

Join Jazzy and be part of something bigger:
https://mbcc.org/against-the-tide/

📅 June 20, 2026 – Hopkinton
📅 June 27, 2026 – Brewster
📅 June 20-27th Virtual

Thank you, Jazzy. And thank you to Diamond Physical Therapy for all of your support over the years! 💚

04/22/2026

Reduce the Risk: Avoid stain-resistant furniture, carpets, and clothing.

04/20/2026

What an incredible day! We were so honored to join Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe at the 2026 Honor the Earth Fair on April 18, 2026 at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Center in Mashpee, MA.

The connection between a healthy environment and healthy communities is at the heart of everything MBCC does, and there is no better place to feel that than surrounded by people who share that commitment. Thank you to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for hosting such a meaningful event and for welcoming us into your community. We are grateful for the connection!

04/20/2026

Featured Sponsor
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is grateful to our sponsors who support our mission of preventing the environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy. These sponsors reflect a genuine commitment to the environment, public health, and the eradication of breast cancer for future generations. Thank you for your continued support!

One such sponsor is Mid-Cape Home Centers . We greatly appreciate their support of MBCC’s mission toward breast cancer prevention.

To learn more about Mid-Cape, please visit midcape.com

04/20/2026

Runners- this one’s for you. 🏃‍♀️

Take on a USATF-certified 5K or 10K at Against the Tide and put your miles toward something meaningful.

📅 June 20, 2026 – Hopkinton State Park
📅 June 27, 2026 – Nickerson State Park (Brewster)

Run for prevention. Run for impact.

Register today: https://mbcc.org/against-the-tide

04/17/2026

Swim, walk, run or cheer, all in support of cancer prevention through education, advocacy, public policy and research. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) has invited students from all over the state, including Brookline, to participate in two annual Against the Tide events.
https://thecypressonline.com/60912/news/students-get-ready-to-move-against-the-tide-with-mbcc-for-cancer-prevention

Swim, walk, run or cheer, all in support of cancer prevention through education, advocacy, public policy and research. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) has invited students from all…