Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable information,
and support to Black cancer patients.

VISIT THE COALITION FOR
BREAST CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS

 

VISIT THE COALITION FOR
PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS

Our vision is that every person of African descent who is a cancer survivor in the Phoenix Metropolitan area will have access to high-quality information, support, and resources to assist them in their cancer journey. Furthermore, through the efforts of these survivors, the Black population within the Phoenix metropolitan area will become more aware of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.

2025 CBAC Fundraising Gala - A Night in Paris

On September 27, 2025, we celebrated 15 years of impact, resilience, and community at the Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer’s fundraising gala — A Night in Paris!

This elegant evening honored our incredible survivors and the champions who have supported our mission from day one. With Parisian flair and heartfelt purpose, we raised critical funds to support breast and prostate cancer awareness, education, and advocacy in the Black community. This year’s distinguished honorees were:

  • Rising Phoenix Award – Arizona Complete Health

  • Judge George Logan Spirit of the Fight Award – Renae Boone-Linden and Cancer Matters

  • Barbra Watson-Riley Community Impact Award – Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation

Stay tuned for photos and videos from “A Night in Paris!”

Our mission

The Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer (CBAC) is an Arizona 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high quality, reliable information and support to Black cancer patients, and to educate the Black community about cancer prevention, diagnosis, and screening. CBAC also provides resources and support through the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) and the Coalition of Blacks Against Prostate Cancer (CBPC).

CBAC founders (L-R): Michele Halyard MD, Co-Founder and Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncologist; Marion Kelly, Co-Founder/ Administrative Director.

Our commitment

The survival rate for Black Americans has historically lagged behind other ethnic groups. The CBBC and CBPC are groups specifically for Black women and men with breast cancer and prostate cancer, respectively. The goal of the CBAC is to provide accurate and current information related to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment through our website, social media channels, monthly meetings, outreach, and educational programming.

Upcoming events

  • Breakfast with Berdetta at the United Movement 5K Fun Run/Walk.

    Saturday, October 18, 2025
    7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    Run will begin at 8 a.m. at Tempe Beach Park , 250 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe

    Join Councilmember Berdetta Hodge for a special Breakfast with Berdetta at the United Movement 5K Fun run/walk.

    The event will include: 5K Fun Run/Walk • Blood Drive Wellness Checks • Food Trucks and more than 50 booths providing community resources.

  • Free 3D Mammography Screenings

    Saturday, October 18, 2025
    7:00-11:00 a.m.
    Tempe Beach Park
    80 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe

    Join us and the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation for Breast Believe for a community event dedicated to breast cancer awareness and early detection. Women ages 40 and older can receive free 3D mammography screenings provided by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center’s BIG Pink Bus. No insurance or referral is required.

    Register

  • Caregivers Workshop

    Are you caring for a loved one with cancer, a chronic illness, aging-related needs, or other health challenges?

    The Caregivers Workshop is a free 5-week program designed to provide you with the tools, resources, and support you deserve. The workshop will help you gain practical caregiving strategies, build confidence navigating healthcare and legal systems, strengthen your emotional well-being, and connect with a supportive community of caregivers. You’ll also hear valuable insights directly from the perspective of those receiving care.

    Sign Up

Nationally, 1 in 8 women, as well as a minority of men, will be affected by breast cancer. Those fighting, surviving, and supporting those through their journey deal with the reality of cancer daily. To join the campaign, visit www.thelarryfitzgeraldfoundation.org.

Larry Fitzgerald Foundation

Stories of hope, resilience, and joy from our community

Meetings

CBBC and CBPC host meetings on the third Sunday of each month, from 3:00-5:00, pm, at the Cancer Support Community, 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix. Survivors share successes and challenges and trained health educators facilitate an education component. The meetings may also be accessed virtually via Zoom. Please email your attendance to info@blacksagainstcancer.org.

Support

Membership is free and open to anyone and everyone interested and passionate about defeating cancer. You can help by identifying resources and serving as an outreach ambassador to health care providers, community-based organizations, churches and other resources.

Get Involved

We invite men and women, families, caregivers, providers, corporate and foundation supporters to join in the fight. Attend a monthly meeting, volunteer as an ambassador, connect with us and share your story.