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Join us for the most empowering hour of the year.

At 6:00 pm on May 5th, 2021, join the Brem Foundation for an evening of inspiration, education, and advocacy as we celebrate fifteen years of fighting breast cancer together.
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Celebrate a Monumental Year

Be a part of Brem’s unwavering commitment to early detection.

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Hear from Inspirational Speakers

Attend a rare opportunity to hear from two extraordinary members of the U.S. Congress who are passionate about changing the landscape of women’s health.

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Learn How to Advocate for Best Breast Health

Become a champion for breast health and learn about your personal risk factors and screening options.

This video might save your life...

or the life of a loved one. 

The Brem Foundation’s work merges education, advocacy, and access to improve screening rates, health outcomes, and survival. Empower Hour will leave you equipped to "Pushback" on breast cancer. The best thing you can do to beat breast cancer is find it early.

 

Testimonials from 2019 and 2020 Attendees

"Congratulations to the Brem Foundation on 15 years of real impact! Empower Hour is such an uplifting and inspiring event that illustrates the importance of our collective power when we come together for the greater good of our communities."


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Chintimini M. Keith
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Bozzuto

"I needed to hear these words from Carly Fiorina in the middle of such uncertain times. Her advice on how one's character translating to the skills needed for leadership made sense... courage, empathy, and humility."


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Meru Rattehalli
Director of Strategic Alliances at Tech Firm

"Just wanted to let you know how very much I've enjoyed the Brem Empower Hour Speaker Series... the first two talks were beyond interesting, engaging and so very educational... what bright inspirational women... and of course having both Andrea and Rachel speaking as well was wonderful..."


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Polly Miller
Brem Supporter

Reserve your virtual seat... tickets are limited.

Register for Empower Hour 2021 to get inspired, learn more about using your voice to advocate for breast health, and empower women across the country with the necessary resources to access vital breast care they need and deserve.

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Empower Hour 2021 Speakers

We are thrilled to be joined by an exceptional line up of women for this year's event.

Eun Yang, NBC4 Anchor
Moderator

Eun Yang anchors News4 Today, the #1 rated morning news in Washington for which she has won several EMMY awards.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito
Keynote Speaker

Shelley Wellons Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator for West Virginia since 2015.

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Keynote Speaker

Deborah Wasserman Schultz is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative from Florida's 23rd congressional district, first elected to Congress in 2004.

Rachel Brem, MD, FACR, FSBI
Expert Speaker and Panelist

Rachel Brem, MD, is an expert in the field of breast imaging and intervention. She is the namesake and CMO of the Brem Foundation, and the Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention as well as a Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University Medical Center.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Testimonial

Carmen Marshall is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. She is also a healthcare advocate, and a seasoned sales professional dedicated to advocating for women’s wellness.

Dr. Jay Katzen
Impact Award Honoree

Dr. Jay Katzen specializes in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery, and serves on the Board of Directors at the Katzen Cancer Research Center. He is a Council of Advisors member at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at George Washington University. Dr. Katzen is a role model and changemaker in the world of cancer. 

This year, we’re asking you to Invest 15

Since its inception in 2006, Brem has educated over 10,274 people, paid for more than 2,095 diagnostic tests,

provided over 550 cost-free rides to care and trained 20 breast-imaging radiologists.

Join us in celebrating fifteen years of fighting breast cancer together.


15 Minutes

Commit to taking 15 minutes for a monthly self-exam and 15 minutes for a mammogram.

 

Make a Donation


15 Women

Encourage 15 women you love to get screened this year. Start a group chat today! 

 


15 x 15 Dollars

Support Brem with a multiple of 15 to ensure women get the vital breast care they need.

 

Support

Thank You Empower Hour Sponsors and Patrons!

Your generosity is the cornerstone of support for the Brem Foundation and enables us to bring our life-saving information to women across the country.

Cyrus Katzen Family Foundation

Kimberly Spiro

Jaymi and JR Schuble

Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation

Mrs. Florence Sherman

Mr. Robert Hisaoka

Grace and Morton Bender

Anonymous

Drs. Rachel and Henry Brem

Mackler Goding Foundation

Cheryl and Sam Skillin

Tiffany Moore

The Butchko Family Foundation

Dr. Gina Kim

Interested in becoming a sponsor for Empower Hour? Request more information by filling out the form.

Partner with Brem and together, we will raise the standard for breast cancer early detection and screening.


$150

An investment of $150 will reach 10,500 people with vital breast health education.

 

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$500

An investment of $500 provides 8 round trip rides to breast care for women in need.

 

Make a Donation


$1,500

An investment of $1,500 will fund core-needle biopsies for three uninsured or under-insured women.

 

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Discover Empower Hour 2020 Speakers:

Carly Fiorina, Jean Case, and Valerie Jarrett

Missed last year's event? Stream stories, insight, and advice from some of the nation's most influential leaders.