Sharsheret is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Founded in 2001, it provides culturally relevant support, education, and outreach, with a focus on hereditary cancer risks such as BRCA gene mutations.
Sharsheret typically advocates for policies related to cancer research funding, access to genetic testing and counseling, healthcare coverage for preventive screenings and treatments, patient navigation services, and public health initiatives addressing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Sharsheret is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
Sharsheret collaborates with healthcare institutions, Jewish community organizations, cancer research centers, and national advocacy groups focused on breast and ovarian cancer awareness.
Non-profit organization
