Placer Breast Cancer Foundation

06/04/2026

Did you know that early detection can significantly improve breast cancer outcomes?

That's why regular screenings matter.

Not because they're fun.
Not because they're convenient.
Because they're one of the most important ways to protect your health.

Take a few minutes today to check when your next screening is due.

06/01/2026

Life gets busy. Between work, family, errands, and everything else, it's easy to put your own health at the bottom of the list.

Today is your reminder that you belong at the top of that list, too.

If you're due for a mammogram or have been meaning to schedule a checkup, make the call. Future you will be glad you did.

05/29/2026

An unforgettable evening is waiting for you. Registration for Dinner in the Orchard 2026 is open. Join us for a beautiful night under the trees with incredible food, local wine, and a community that shows up for each other.

Every seat helps support local breast cancer patients through the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are limited. Reserve your seat today at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-in-the-orchard-a-farm-to-fork-dinner-tickets-1985172524460?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/21/2026

Join us on June 12 for Dinner in the Orchard, an unforgettable evening under the trees featuring incredible food, local wine, and a community committed to making a difference.

Every ticket supports the mission of the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation, funding breast cancer research, education, and outreach programs throughout the greater Sacramento region.

Together, we are helping local families facing breast cancer right here at home.

Reserve your seat today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-in-the-orchard-a-farm-to-fork-dinner-tickets-1985172524460?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/17/2026

When Shalisa moved to Roseville in 2022, she expected a fresh start. Just three weeks later, she found herself facing something unimaginable: a breast cancer diagnosis at age 32. Read Shalisa's story at the link below and learn why paying attention to your body is crucial.

When Shalisa moved to Roseville in 2022, she expected a fresh start. Just three weeks later, she found herself facing something unimaginable: a breast cancer diagnosis at age 32. “I had just come home from a softball tournament when I felt something in my right breast, about the size of a pea,” ...

05/13/2026

This is more than a dinner. Dinner in the Orchard is a chance to come together as a community and create real impact across the greater Sacramento region.

Your attendance helps Placer Breast Cancer Foundation support vital breast cancer research, education and outreach programs that touch lives locally every day.

Bring your friends. Fill a table. Make a difference. Tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-in-the-orchard-a-farm-to-fork-dinner-tickets-1985172524460?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/08/2026

THANK YOU to our supporters on the Big Day of Giving! With your donations, we raised $5,558 through 24 donors. We also want to thank River Valley Community Bank for their generous $2,500 donation match. Amazing. We love our community!

05/07/2026

UPDATE: We are almost to our goal! Help us fight breast cancer in the Placer County region with your donation:

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/placerbreastcancerfoundation

Placer Breast Cancer Foundation Board and volunteers are reflecting on the lasting impact of our longtime board member and friend, Aldo Pineschi, whose influence continues to guide and inspire our work. Aldo played a pivotal role in the formation of the Foundation in 2005 and served as a founding board member, championing the establishment and endowment of the Breast Cancer Chair at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

For twenty years, Aldo was devoted to advancing our mission. He led the annual Hot Pink Fun Run in Roseville, guided the Mandarin Walk (now our Annual Dinner in the Orchard), and tirelessly fundraised to support research, education, and patient programs. He also encouraged the Foundation to pursue expanded cancer research opportunities at UC Davis that would benefit not only breast cancer patients, but all cancer patients.

Even after his loss in May of 2024, Aldo remains a defining part of our story—an advocate whose passion, leadership, and generosity continue to shape the Foundation’s impact. In recognition of this enduring legacy, the Foundation established the Aldo Pineschi Memorial Grant in the summer of 2024. Each year, this grant funds two breast cancer patients participating in an ongoing research trial led by Dr. Toscano at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study focuses on developing less toxic cancer treatments with the goal of improving quality of life for those diagnosed.

In honor of Aldo’s legacy, we invite Aldo’s friends, and all those in our community who have felt the impact of his work, to support the Aldo Pineschi Memorial Grant during this year’s Big Day of Giving on May 7th. This grant continues the work Aldo championed—funding innovative research, supporting local patients, and strengthening the future of cancer care.

This year, your gift can make an even greater impact. River Valley Community Bank is generously matching all donations—dollar for dollar—up to $2,500.

05/07/2026

Placer Breast Cancer Foundation Board and volunteers are reflecting on the lasting impact of our longtime board member and friend, Aldo Pineschi, whose influence continues to guide and inspire our work. Aldo played a pivotal role in the formation of the Foundation in 2005 and served as a founding board member, championing the establishment and endowment of the Breast Cancer Chair at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

For twenty years, Aldo was devoted to advancing our mission. He led the annual Hot Pink Fun Run in Roseville, guided the Mandarin Walk (now our Annual Dinner in the Orchard), and tirelessly fundraised to support research, education, and patient programs. He also encouraged the Foundation to pursue expanded cancer research opportunities at UC Davis that would benefit not only breast cancer patients, but all cancer patients.

Even after his loss in May of 2024, Aldo remains a defining part of our story—an advocate whose passion, leadership, and generosity continue to shape the Foundation’s impact. In recognition of this enduring legacy, the Foundation established the Aldo Pineschi Memorial Grant in the summer of 2024. Each year, this grant funds two breast cancer patients participating in an ongoing research trial led by Dr. Toscano at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study focuses on developing less toxic cancer treatments with the goal of improving quality of life for those diagnosed.

In honor of Aldo’s legacy, we invite Aldo’s friends, and all those in our community who have felt the impact of his work, to support the Aldo Pineschi Memorial Grant during this year’s Big Day of Giving on May 7th. This grant continues the work Aldo championed—funding innovative research, supporting local patients, and strengthening the future of cancer care.

This year, your gift can make an even greater impact. River Valley Community Bank is generously matching all donations—dollar for dollar—up to $2,500. This matching opportunity allows every contribution to go twice as far in honoring Aldo’s legacy and supporting the work he was devoted to.

You can donate at https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/placerbreastcancerfoundation.