Finding a cure for breast cancer is one of the biggest challenges faced by researchers from around the world.  

Significant progress has been made to improve both the chances of survival and the quality of life of women affected by the disease.  However, breast cancer remains the second most common cancer in the world and is still responsible for too many deaths annually.

By bringing together the top breast cancer experts from around the world to conduct innovative research, BIG has the global reach and expertise required to find a cure. We need to support such critical research to give hope to women affected by this devastating disease, and their families.

At first, there was my admiration and respect for the founder of BIG, Martine Piccart. Like many among us, I owe her a lot. This admiration kept on growing as I discovered the impact of BIG’s international network and the hope that it’s trials give to women around the world. A project like “BIG Time for Baby” is the most beautiful example of how research can deliver a true impact in the lives of patients.

Breast cancer is frightening and still too often it is a killer. I have huge respect and admiration for the teams that work to find a cure and work to make those living with breast cancer more comfortable. I said to myself, don't just talk: do something. that is why I joined the team of BIG to help raise funds for breast cancer research.

A couple of years ago, the sky was falling down on my head: breast cancer. I was going to leave my loved ones forever. Thanks to Martine Piccart, her team and the administered treatments, today I can say that ‘I survived’. Armed with this experience, I’m convinced that bringing experts together to work on international trials – just the way BIG does – is the key to finding a cure for breast cancer.

I’m truly honored to be a member of the Comitee of Ambassadors of BIG. We have to support research and collaboration between experts on an international scale. It is the only way to eradicate the disease and to help life prevail.

Having had a breast cancer, I was comforted to know that all over the world researchers shared the results of their discoveries to fight more effectively against this terrible disease. It is precisely BIG’s raison d’être and I decided to add my stone. Because when all the stones are brought together, we’ll be able to stop the disease.

It is with conviction that I adhere to this organization. It is hard not to be concerned by this evil that affects so many women. This kind of initiative really gives hope to recover, and the assurance of not feeling lonely in adversity. It is so important to feel supported, framed and understood. In fact, this is a real part of the therapy. I consider BIG as truly essential…