Early Detection Saves Lives.

Carolyn Y. Adams Breast Cancer Foundation

Vision

What If… Carolyn Y. Adams Breast Cancer Foundation (WICYABCF), Envisions that all individuals throughout the State of Illinois will have equal access to Early Detection Mammography and the best treatment and support possible for their diagnosis regardless of ethnic, social, intellectual or economic status. What If …Scholarship program will serve Lynn’s quest for equality in Education for the underserved to ease the emotional and financial burden, for our children who have lost a parent/mother or primary provider to Breast cancer.

Mission

Promises and commits to a life-long challenge to support all Breast cancer research, screening, treatments and cures until the number is “ZERO”. We will strive to eliminate and/or significantly reduce the severity of the "B” known to us all as "BREAST CANCER". Our dedication is to serve individuals from various walks of life, including diverse ethnic, social, economic, underserved and highly at-risk persons throughout Illinois.

Purpose

What If…Carolyn Y. Adam Breast Cancer Foundation (WICYABCF) is established in memory of Carolyn Y. Adam (“Lynn”) who fought for early detection and treatment equality in the battle against Breast Cancer. Although her physical life has been silenced, her words will be the perpetual echo that propels this Foundation.

Meet Our Board

  • Harriett VanPelt

    FOUNDER/CEO

  • Darryl Lewis

    BOARD MEMBER

  • April Lewis-Carter

    EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

  • Denise Gilbert

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Terry Tomlin

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Celeste Trotter-Lewis

    CFO