[1] Founded in 1998 by three young women with breast cancer, YSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the United States.

It is currently led by board president Desirée A. H. Walker and CEO Jennifer Merschdorf.

YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.

"[3] This includes lobbying, speaking engagements, conferences and an annual awareness campaign which educates members of the medical community about breast cancer's prevalence in younger women.

[2] YSC's 2013–2014 Expenses In the 2013-2014 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2014, Young Survival Coalition reported approximately US$4.78 million in earnings.