The Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in memory of Betty in 2002. Betty, a breast cancer survivor, was fighting for her life following a recurrence of her cancer. Not one to take such news passively, she decided that women with breast cancer need to travel together in their journey through breast cancer. Rather than a traditional support group setting, Betty dreamed of an outdoor, adventure-based weekend where women of all ages and stages of breast cancer could challenge themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. In collaboration with Ellen Moran from Eastern Mountain Sports and the American Cancer Society, Adventure Weekend was born in 1995. Now, more than 200 Adventure Weekend women have found the support and empowerment they need to face the challenges of living after breast cancer.

Our mission is to continue Betty's dream of support for women living after breast cancer. Retreat programs are held throughout New England in outdoor education and retreat centers. The founders of the Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats are breast cancer survivors, who also facilitate the BJB Breast Cancer Retreats and the American Cancer Society's Adventure Weekend.

Board and Executive Committee
Cynthia Cote, ARNP, BC, FNP - President/Executive Director
Christine Landry - Secretary
Linda Ridlon - Treasurer
Wendy Cogswell – Vice President
Wendy Isidoro - Board of Directors

Clara Camuso Reed - Founding Board of Directors
Ellen Moran - Founding Board of Directors
Rose Love - Founding Board of Directors

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