Annual Events

Every year we have many events featuring updates in breast cancer research, community lectures and other special opportunities to learn more about breast cancer. Included below is a general list of the events we host annually. Please call the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center for detailed information about any of the following events at (510) 869-8735.

Taste of the East Bay
The Alta Bates Summit Foundation hosted the second annual Taste of the East Bay benefiting Thunder Road and the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center on April 17th. Last year, over 30 East Bay restaurants and wineries filled the Berkeley City Club along with live music and a silent auction. For more information, or to see photos of the event, go to the Taste of the East Bay web page .

Spring: Young Women’s Education Day
An afternoon of games and activities designed to educated young women (age 14 - 23) about the importance of breast health for themselves and their family members.

Spring: Patient Navigation Conference
A meeting of Bay Area agencies that have breast cancer support programs. The objective is to develop a network of similar programs.

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and several events are planned each year. Community lectures and other events take place at the Breast Center and at various locations in our area. The events may change from year to year, but the month of October is always filled with breast cancer awareness and education.