Introducing Baja Cancer Outreach

A New Name, A Broader Mission,

A Rising Vision

We are proud to introduce Baja Cancer Outreach (BCO) — a new California nonprofit born from a deep commitment to improving cancer outcomes in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico and the surrounding areas. Formerly known as Amigas de Onco Loreto, we’ve changed our name to better reflect the broader mission and expanded vision we now carry forward.

BCO remains a dedicated sister organization to Onco Loreto, which has done exceptional work supporting women in Loreto diagnosed with cancer. We are proud to continue fundraising and providing financial support for their efforts — and that commitment remains at the heart of what we do.

But today, we take a bold step forward. 

We believe the time has come to build a wider foundation of hope — one rooted in education, prevention, early detection, and access to care for all individuals facing cancer in Loreto and the surrounding rural Baja communities. That’s why Baja Cancer Outreach is working to empower everyone — women, men, children, and families — with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to prevent, detect, and survive cancer.

This evolution doesn’t mean we’re leaving our past behind. In fact, we see this as building upon the powerful legacy of Maria Elena Posadas, the founder of Onco Loreto.
Her vision and tireless advocacy for women with cancer in Loreto have changed lives — and inspired us to ask,

“How much more can we do together?”

We believe we now have the financial and volunteer strength to bring that answer to life.

At Baja Cancer Outreach, we’re committed to working side by side with Mexican individuals, healthcare workers, educators, and local organizations, free from cultural barriers, and united by shared purpose. Change doesn’t happen from above — it rises from within. And our role is to empower the change makers already rooted in these communities, from teachers to nurses to families themselves.

Our mission is simple, but powerful: We support the people of Loreto facing cancer by strengthening awareness, education and care through partnerships. 

Through compassion, community partnerships, and increased cancer awareness, Baja Cancer Outreach works to improve cancer prevention, early detection, and survival rates in rural Baja California Sur, Mexico. We support Mexican-led programs that expand access to cancer screening, patient education, healthcare resources, wellness initiatives, and both basic and advanced cancer care services for underserved communities.

Our donors are more than contributors — they are partners in building sustainable, community-based cancer support programs in Baja Mexico. Every donation to Baja Cancer Outreach helps strengthen local healthcare initiatives and expand the impact of Onco Loreto through direct financial support for essential patient care, cancer education, and outreach programs.

Together, we can help make cancer care more accessible for patients and families across Baja California Sur. We invite volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners to join us in creating a healthier future through prevention, education, compassionate support, and improved access to life-saving cancer resources in rural Mexico.

Baja Cancer Outreach – donde la esperanza toma vuelo, where hope takes flight. 

With gratitude,
The Baja Cancer Outreach Team