Who is BCAG?

Board of Directors - Biographies

Nan Borreson, Director

I am a retired newspaper editor and publications manager. At present I am the joyful matriarch of a large extended family. Current interests include reading, traveling, hiking, attending performing arts events and doing anything with family and friends. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and joined the BCAG Board in 2002. Support groups are an important part of my life and I feel that BCAG is an extension of that – supporting women who have the additional hardship of financial difficulties related to their breast cancer.

Lucy Bradford, Treasurer

I am treasurer of the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of the Monterey Peninsula and have been on the BCAG Board of Directors since 2002. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. I am married and live in Carmel with my husband of 43 years. My hobby is showing and training Golden Retrievers. Also, I enjoy traveling, gardening roses, and family and friends. Being a member of this entirely volunteer and devoted group of women adds a very important and satisfying layer to my life.

Sam Fleetwood, Director

I was a real estate appraiser in Monterey County before I retired in 1997 to go sailing with my husband and see the world by sailboat. I grew up in Monterey and still consider it my home. In 2003, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and have been actively in treatment ever since. When I was asked to join the Breast Cancer Assistance Group, I was thrilled to be able to help other women with this disease in a way that directly touches individuals in our area. In addition to sailing, I am very much involved in writing, editing, healthy eating and exercise, and staying close to my family and friends, even when I am away for long periods of time.

Hideko Graves, Corresponding Secretary

I have been an attorney in solo practice since 1971, now concentrating on probate, trusts and estates. I've lived on the Monterey Peninsula since 1990, having relocated from Los Angeles. I am a two-time breast cancer survivor; my first diagnosis was in 1998, and again in 2009. My greatest satisfaction comes from giving support and receiving support through two cancer support groups at CHOMP in which I have been active since 1999 and devoting time to BCAG. I love sharing time with family and friends. I am doing quite well, and enjoy staying busy with work and my hobby of woodworking.

Susan Greenbaum, Director

I have lived on the Monterey Peninsula since 1994. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and feel every day is a blessing. My hobbies include tennis, mah jong, reading, and traveling. I am also involved with several events and fundraisers for my synagogue. I am married and have 3 grown daughters. Being on the board of BCAG gives me the opportunity to help other women diagnosed with breast cancer through financially difficult times.

Arminda Grosnick, Director

Biography coming soon.

Mary Pacey, President

I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Monterey. For BCAG, in addition to wanting to support individual women who are going through breast cancer treatment, I am interested in developing educational programs for the breast cancer community. I live with my family on the Monterey Peninsula.

Darryle Pollack, Director

Biography coming soon.

Mary Surbridge, Vice President

I joined the BCAG Board of Directors shortly after I retired in 2005. I was an English as a Second Language teacher in Japan, Monterey and Salinas. I still substitute teach but am enjoying the freedom of an unscheduled day. I am trying to travel, read, walk, and visit friends and my three grown daughters, as often as possible. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 and am thankful for every day as a survivor. I joined BCAG because it was my turn to start working “for the cause, for the cure”.

Eleanor Uhlinger, Recording Secretary

I am a university librarian who relocated from the East Coast to Monterey in 2006 for a new job. Five months into the new job I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer and my odyssey through the fabulous Monterey Peninsula medical and breast cancer support systems began. I remain stunned by the extremely high cost of diagnostic tests and treatments so I welcome the opportunity to join BCAG and help other women during their own difficult breast cancer journeys. I want as many women as possible to join us as we enjoy Life ABC (After Breast Cancer).

Martha Whitehorn, Director

While living in Vermont I learned building skills by constructing several houses and cabins with friends. I moved to the Monterey Peninsula, apprenticed with an excellent woodworker and then set up Whitehorn Cabinets, a twenty year adventure. Now retired, I enjoy my swim group, gardening and attempting to improve my house. I had breast cancer in 1988 which led me to the BCAG Board and the privilege of helping other women through difficult times.