Our fight against breast cancer

The UFT has been actively involved in the fight against breast cancer for decades. Through our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, our Go Pink Day, our campaigns to promote cancer screenings and our program to give members access to affordable 3-D mammograms, breast cancer awareness is a cornerstone union initiative not only in October, but year-round.
In addition to these breast cancer resources, the UFT offers a full range of cancer care programs and support for our members and their families.
Early breast cancer detection
UFT members have access to the most effective breast cancer screening program in the country.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Our annual walks raise funds to create a world free from breast cancer.
Breast cancer resources
See information on breast cancer screenings, risk assessment and prevention.
Pink Day 2024
UFT members across the city wore pink on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to raise awareness about the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.

5th grade teachers at PS 182 in Queens with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer (right).

Chapter Leader Mary Martinez (center) with members of PS 1 in Brooklyn.

Educators show off their pink attire at Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn.

Staff at PS 752 Queens Transition Center gather for a group photo showing off their pink apparel.

Suzann Bassil (third from left), the chapter Leader at PS 39 in Brooklyn, poses with colleagues.

Kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer at PS 182 in Queens.

Educators from Hillcrest HS in Queens gather to pay tribute to their beloved late colleague, paraprofessional Linda Biggs.

Members at PS 7 in Manhattan gathered before school for a group photo.

Paraprofessional Vivian Otero (left) and pre-K teacher Latisha Harley are all smiles at PS 65 in the Bronx.

Chapter Leader Christina Lopez (third from left) with members at Young Women’s Leadership School in Queens.

Educators at PS 61 Francisco Oller in the Bronx proudly wear pink to show their support and solidarity in their fight against breast cancer.

Staff at P373@PS 58 on Staten Island fill the halls with pink!

Members working at PS 126 in the Bronx wore matching pink shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Teacher Lucy Merlino (left) and Chapter Leader Michelle Croft of PS 65 in the Bronx take a selfie showing their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.

5th grade teachers at PS 182 in Queens with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer (right).

Chapter Leader Mary Martinez (center) with members of PS 1 in Brooklyn.

Educators show off their pink attire at Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn.

Staff at PS 752 Queens Transition Center gather for a group photo showing off their pink apparel.

Suzann Bassil (third from left), the chapter Leader at PS 39 in Brooklyn, poses with colleagues.

Kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer at PS 182 in Queens.

Educators from Hillcrest HS in Queens gather to pay tribute to their beloved late colleague, paraprofessional Linda Biggs.

Members at PS 7 in Manhattan gathered before school for a group photo.

Paraprofessional Vivian Otero (left) and pre-K teacher Latisha Harley are all smiles at PS 65 in the Bronx.

Chapter Leader Christina Lopez (third from left) with members at Young Women’s Leadership School in Queens.

Educators at PS 61 Francisco Oller in the Bronx proudly wear pink to show their support and solidarity in their fight against breast cancer.

Staff at P373@PS 58 on Staten Island fill the halls with pink!

Members working at PS 126 in the Bronx wore matching pink shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Teacher Lucy Merlino (left) and Chapter Leader Michelle Croft of PS 65 in the Bronx take a selfie showing their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.
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Educators at PS 61 Francisco Oller in the Bronx proudly wear pink to show their support and solidarity in their fight against breast cancer.

Staff at P373@PS 58 on Staten Island fill the halls with pink!

Members working at PS 126 in the Bronx wore matching pink shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Teacher Lucy Merlino (left) and Chapter Leader Michelle Croft of PS 65 in the Bronx take a selfie showing their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.

5th grade teachers at PS 182 in Queens with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer (right).

Chapter Leader Mary Martinez (center) with members of PS 1 in Brooklyn.

Educators show off their pink attire at Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn.

Staff at PS 752 Queens Transition Center gather for a group photo showing off their pink apparel.

Suzann Bassil (third from left), the chapter Leader at PS 39 in Brooklyn, poses with colleagues.

Kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer at PS 182 in Queens.

Educators from Hillcrest HS in Queens gather to pay tribute to their beloved late colleague, paraprofessional Linda Biggs.

Members at PS 7 in Manhattan gathered before school for a group photo.

Paraprofessional Vivian Otero (left) and pre-K teacher Latisha Harley are all smiles at PS 65 in the Bronx.

Chapter Leader Christina Lopez (third from left) with members at Young Women’s Leadership School in Queens.

Educators at PS 61 Francisco Oller in the Bronx proudly wear pink to show their support and solidarity in their fight against breast cancer.

Staff at P373@PS 58 on Staten Island fill the halls with pink!

Members working at PS 126 in the Bronx wore matching pink shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Teacher Lucy Merlino (left) and Chapter Leader Michelle Croft of PS 65 in the Bronx take a selfie showing their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.

5th grade teachers at PS 182 in Queens with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer (right).

Chapter Leader Mary Martinez (center) with members of PS 1 in Brooklyn.

Educators show off their pink attire at Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn.

Staff at PS 752 Queens Transition Center gather for a group photo showing off their pink apparel.

Suzann Bassil (third from left), the chapter Leader at PS 39 in Brooklyn, poses with colleagues.

Kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer at PS 182 in Queens.

Educators from Hillcrest HS in Queens gather to pay tribute to their beloved late colleague, paraprofessional Linda Biggs.

Members at PS 7 in Manhattan gathered before school for a group photo.

Paraprofessional Vivian Otero (left) and pre-K teacher Latisha Harley are all smiles at PS 65 in the Bronx.

Chapter Leader Christina Lopez (third from left) with members at Young Women’s Leadership School in Queens.

Educators at PS 61 Francisco Oller in the Bronx proudly wear pink to show their support and solidarity in their fight against breast cancer.

Staff at P373@PS 58 on Staten Island fill the halls with pink!

Members working at PS 126 in the Bronx wore matching pink shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Teacher Lucy Merlino (left) and Chapter Leader Michelle Croft of PS 65 in the Bronx take a selfie showing their support for the fight against breast cancer.

Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness.