About Us

Breast Cancer Recovery's mission  is to provide environments for women breast cancer survivors to heal emotionally.


All programs are designed and conducted by survivors for survivors.

Programs

The Journey to Recovery Involves the Whole Woman



For 29 years, Breast Cancer Recovery has been unwavering in our mission to help breast cancer survivors heal emotionally through inspiring and comforting retreats.


Our survivor-led retreats cater to women at all stages of breast cancer, providing a supportive environment for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years post-treatment. Ranging from ages 21 to 80, our diverse community finds solace in the beauty of nature, as we believe in the healing power it holds.


Additionally, our annual education program, Sharing the Knowledge, brings experts together to share the latest medical and emotional health advancements with survivors and their families. 

Wellness Retreats

Infinite Boundaries

annual education program

Sharing the Knowledge

By the end of my Infinite Boundaries retreat, I felt calm and hopeful. After a nightmare year of diagnoses, surgeries, and draining treatment, it filled my heart to meet fellow young survivors.

~ Young Survivor

Would you like to share information about our retreats?


Order brochures today, and we will mail 10 - 150 Infinite Boundaries Retreat handouts to your office within 5 - 7 business days of your order.

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History

Founded in 1997 by Ann Haney, Breast Cancer Recovery is a member of the Wisconsin Cancer Council, and the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition. Breast Cancer Recovery networks with hospital staff, breast cancer support groups, nursing and oncology nursing associations, and hospital auxiliaries throughout the state of Wisconsin, and the upper Midwest.

  • Breast Cancer Recovery Founder


    Ann Haney | 1949 – 2003


    A bright star of inspiration for women with breast cancer flickered momentarily on Saturday, May 31, 2003, when the disease claimed the life of Ann Haney. Ann died hours before the start of the Madison Race for the Cure, for which she served as honorary chair.


    As an administrator for the Wisconsin Division of Health, Ann coordinated breast and cervical cancer screening programs throughout the state. Through conversations with many of the women she met, Ann recognized that for many women, medical treatments do not provide healing of the heart and mind. Shortly after leaving her position as a state official, Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996.


    Ann founded the Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation (now called Breast Cancer Recovery) in 1997. As its President, Ann was the inspiration behind the Infinite Boundaries retreat program which provides environments for women to find healing the medical community cannot always provide - healing of the heart, mind and soul. Her program has helped more than one thousand breast cancer survivors recover their joy and passion. Ann inspired many to live life fully and embrace all that life offers.


    Ann received many awards and honors during her life including the Outstanding Government Employee, the Kellogg "You Can Make a Difference" award, the Excellence in Leadership Award from the Wisconsin Public Health Association, Madison Magazine's 2002 Editors Choice Award for "Best Advocate," the 2002 YWCA Women of Distinction award and the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Champion for Women's Health award.


    Ann handled her disease with dignity and grace. She was a guardian angel for many breast cancer survivors, helping those who struggled to recover from their diagnosis. She was a deeply sensitive and caring woman who was motivated by a selfless drive to help other women who have experienced breast cancer.


    Her invincible spirit lives on through the work of Breast Cancer Recovery.

2025 Board of Directors

Our Staff