RRI Conferences:

Interested in hosting a Reach to Recovery international Breast Cancer Support Conference?

The first step is to complete our Application to Qualify to Bid to Host a Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference. This Application must be completed and approved by RRI before a formal bid can be submitted by your organisation.

download the application to qualify to bid

RRI also welcome bids from organizations interested in hosting smaller scale, regional conferences that are suitable to our delegates.

The 20th Reach to Recovery Breast Cancer Support Conference was held from 26-28 June 2026 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia!

The theme of the Conference was Harnessing the Power of Communications: Listen, Support, Connect. The landmark event united survivors, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and community leaders from around the world for skill-building, discussion, and a celebration of global survivorship progress. It featured expert plenary sessions, interactive workshops, panel debates, wellness activities, and a special dinner, all dedicated to advancing breast cancer peer support and survivorship care.

Click here to see photos from the 20th RRI Breast Cancer Support Conference in Malaysia!

Click here to see photos from the 19th RRI Breast Cancer Support Conference in Prague!

Click here to see photos from the 18th RRI Breast Cancer Support Conference in Beijing!

Past Reach to Recovery International Conferences

Prague, Czech Republic (2019)
Beijing, China (2015)
Cape Town, South Africa (2013)
Taipei, Taiwan (2011)
Brisbane, Australia (2009)
Stockholm, Sweden (2007)
Athens, Greece (2005)

Lisbon, Portugal (2003)
Grado, Italy (2000)
Ljubljana, Slovenia (1998)
Stockholm, Sweden (1996)
Spain (1994)
Trieste, Italy (1992)

Luxembourg (1990)
France (1988)
Israel (1986)
Dublin, Ireland (1984)
Switzerland (1982)
Copenhagen, Denmark (1980)

Past Asia-Pacific Regional Conferences

Mumbai, India (2006)

Singapore (2004)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2002)

Sandra Samuels, recipient of the 2026 Terese Lasser Award.

Jo Lovelock, recipient of the 2026 Health Professional Medal.

Awards

Two major awards are presented at each Reach to Recovery International Conference, the Terese Lasser Award and the Health Professional Medal. Terese Lasser was the first-ever Reach to Recovery volunteer and founder of the Reach to Recovery movement. The Terese Lasser Award is conferred on a RRI volunteer who has introduced, initiated, or contributed to the development of a new Reach to Recovery program in an exceptional way.

The Health Professional Medal is conferred on an outstanding health professional who has facilitated a voluntary breast cancer support program, encouraged and supported volunteers, aided recognition of volunteers by their community, and supported volunteers’ endeavors to spread their activities to new communities.

Terese Lasser Award Recipients

Stephné Jacobs, South Africa (2022)
Leonie Young, Australia (2019)
Sofia Abreu, Portugal (2015)
Mary Onyango, Kenya (2013)
Ranjit Kaur, Malaysia (2011)
Gloria Lin, Taiwan (2009)
Maria Cunha Matos, Portugal (2007)

Ann Steyn, South Africa (2005)
Henriette Nesbitt de Almeida, Portugal (2003)
Takako Watt, Japan (2000)
Francoise Van Schuylenbergh, Belgium (1998)
Terttu Mertanen, Finland (1996)

Helega Flatauer, Brazil (1994)
Luisa Marse, Belgium (1992)
Denise Escudier, France (1990)
Lea Marador, Israel (1988)
Margot Genoa, Romania (1986)

Health Professional Medal Recipients

Maira Caleffi, MD, PhD, Brazil (2022)
Fatima Cardoso, Portugal (2019)
Marcia Watts, USA (2015)
Jenny Edge, South Africa (2013)
Jacqueline Whang-Peng, Taiwan (2011)
Chen Har Yip, Malaysia (2009)
Olwyn Ryan, Ireland (2007)

Tom Hudson, Ireland (2005)
Rajendra A Badwe, India (2003)
Mary Murray, Ireland (2000)
Krystyna Mika, Poland (1998)
Graeme Brien, Australia (1996)
Vegelji Pirc, Ljubljana (1994)

Eugeny Demin and Valentina Chulkora, Russia (1992)
Raymond Barmont, French Cancer League (1990)
A Holleb, USA (1988)
O Jallut, Switzerland (1986)
P Denoix, France (1984)