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Navigating the Holiday Season While Facing Cancer

Overcoming Potential Thinking “Errors” and Finding Moments of Peace The holiday season is typically a time for gathering, celebrating, and feeling connected with others. But for someone with a cancer...

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Expert Tips from a Breast Surgeon: How to Prepare for Breast Cancer Surgery

Surgery is a Standard Component of Treatment for Most Breast Cancer Patients Surgery is often used in combination with other forms of treatment, which may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy...

A Previvor’s Journey of Strength, Resilience & Empowerment

Discovering my family’s BRCA 2 mutation In April 2023, I clutched my father’s hand in a sterile surgical waiting room, as a doctor informed us that they found a tumor...

Pink Cupcake Walk: A Morning of Hope, Support and Community

The 4th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk was a morning full of celebration, remembrance, support, and hope. The event brought together breast cancer survivors, thrivers, fighters, caregivers, supporters, and...

Cheers Jen Cheers: Kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Celebrating Impact

Our foundation kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month with our Cheers Jen Cheers event on September 29 at OpenTap. It was a time to celebrate the impact of our mission...

Incorporating Self-Care Amidst a Cancer Diagnosis 

You have been thrust into a health crisis. Nobody could have seen it coming. You are too busy for this life disruption. You have work, a husband/partner, kids, responsibilities. There...

Finding Your Way: Tips for Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Navigating breast cancer can be challenging, but knowing what to expect and how to manage things can make a big difference. When newly diagnosed you are receiving a lot of...

Go Jen Go Grantee Spotlight: Cheryl B.

When Cheryl was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 22, 2022, her life changed. Rather than letting the diagnosis define her, Cheryl embraced healing and empowerment. “Having a great support...

The Importance of Faith, a Strong Support System and Asking for Help

Our foundation was honored to be able to support Sheila during her breast cancer journey and help give her financial support to focus on her health and fight against breast...

Grantee Spotlight: Fulvia A. Sharing Her Breast Cancer Journey to Give Hope

In March of 2024, Fulvia’s life took an unexpected turn. Living in Waxhaw, North Carolina, far from her native Colombia, she was suddenly thrust into a battle that no one...