with a staff of 18 as of 2015, and a large volunteer base who donate time and expertise, lbbc reaches out to more than 70,000 people in need of information and support each year. they provide a wide range of programs and services. the organization's website (lbbc.org) offers comprehensive educational information. information is kept up-to-date through the work of a national medical advisory board with sixty representatives. the organization also operates a breast cancer helpline (1-888-753-5222). volunteers in the organization's outreach program are often former patients themselves. a small number of cis b. golder quality of life grants are awarded to provide financial assistance and support services to people diagnosed with breast cancer in the philadelphia area.