The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for Long Island (WIBCC) is a grassroots nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization established in response to the high incidences of breast cancer on Long Island.  Since its founding in 1992, WIBCC, the first breast coalition on Long Island, has proudly raised the consciousness of the need to “lend a helping hand” and assists the many women, men and their families manage the hardships and unexpected expenses associated with a cancer diagnosis. Without the help of generous community and business donations and volunteers, we would not have accomplished such great success over these past 32 years with our fundraising efforts.

It has been through this success that WIBCC and its “Lend a Helping Hand” program is able to provide a variety of services to those that need our help in over 35 communities across Long Island while they undergo treatment and/or post-operative care for breast and/or gynecological cancers. These services are customized to clients’ individual needs and include such assistance as transportation to and from treatments, wigs, prosthesis, housecleaning, food, child care, medical deductibles as well as many other services needed to help them maintain their households and remain on the path to restored health.

WIBCC is reaching out to ask for your help in 2024 with a donation of a gift certificate, gift basket, or sponsorship for our 30th Annual Clam Shucking Contest at the Bay Shore Marina, Bay Shore, NY, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Clam Shucking is WIBCC’s largest fundraiser and has become the much-anticipated family event of the summer with more than 500 people attending. We invite you to view the pictures from last year’s event by visiting our website at www.wibcc.org. WIBCC would be proud to promote your support of this year’s event and support of those community members battling breast cancer.

Please accept our thank you and that of the many breast cancer patients across Long Island whose lives are made easier through the help of WIBCC and you.