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We Witness to save lives.

The Witness Project of Long Island operates in collaboration with the Town of Babylon.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently out of the office.

our mission

We are dedicated to promoting breast health and cancer awareness to African American women and their families.

About Us

The Witness Project of Long Island is part of a national Witness Project network, first founded at the University of Arkansas in 1990. It has been implemented in 25 states with over 34 active sites with 400+ volunteers, delivering cancer education and screening program information to women around the country.

saving lives Since 1990.

Thank you for your support.

Get Involved

Learn how you can help increase breast cancer screening and promote the practice of mammography among underserved African American women.

Host

Host a Witness Project of Long Island presentation free of charge at your church, community center, school, home or other organization.

Volunteer

Volunteer to become a Lay Health Advisor (LHA) working with the community to spread the message about testing, early detection, and available services. LHAs receive special training by our organization so that they are fully versed in all aspects of our presentations.

Are you a cancer survivor? If so, you can volunteer as a Witness Role Model (WRA) and share your own story about cancer as a role model in your community.