Real Stories. Real Strength.
Every woman we support has faced breast cancer—but no two journeys are the same. Our applicants come from all walks of life: different backgrounds, communities, and circumstances. What they share is the courage to keep moving forward—and the hope that breast reconstruction can help them heal, inside and out.
Read their stories. See the difference your support makes.
Sarah’s Story: Rebuilding After Breast Cancer Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 41 years old. As a wife and mother of two, her world turned upside down with the news. She underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—enduring not only the physical toll but also the emotional weight that comes with losing part […]
Tara’s Story: A Teacher, a Mother, a Survivor Tara was 45 when her very first mammogram revealed something she never expected—breast cancer. A mother of three and a dedicated teacher, Tara was suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of tests, surgeries, and life-changing decisions. Within just ten weeks, she underwent five surgeries, including a double mastectomy […]
Dana’s Story: A Journey of Loss, Resilience, and Hope Dana was just 35 when she received the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer in 2012. At the time, she and her husband were preparing to begin fertility treatments after years of struggling to conceive. Instead, her diagnosis led to a double mastectomy and a total hysterectomy—suddenly, […]
“The financial burden of breast cancer treatment and reconstruction has been overwhelming and stressful, and it can significantly impact your quality of life.” Breast Cancer is a journey that no-one wants to embark on, but now I am on a massive team (code name Survivors) consisting of millions of women worldwide. My particular cancer journey […]
Rita is a single mom of three who was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in December of 2021. Although the cancer was caught early, there was still lymph node involvement. She went through chemo from February to June of 2022, and had a bilateral mastectomy that August. She had 28 rounds of radiation, having to […]
Kimberley’s Story: From Exhaustion to Empowerment Kimberley’s breast cancer journey has been anything but straightforward. What began with determination and a hopeful “Okay, I got this” mindset soon gave way to frustration and fatigue after seven long weeks of bed rest, surgical complications, and repeated delays. The emotional toll was heavy—but the financial burden was […]
Alexis is married with a teenage daughter. They have always struggled financially, but have been able to make ends meet. A friend of hers who is a police officer told her about a homeless teenage boy that was sleeping on a park bench and how she would see him on every shift. They took him […]
My breast cancer diagnosis turned my world upside down. As I hung up the phone, my physician’s words echoed, “Unfortunately, your biopsy results were positive for breast cancer.” I stood alone in my dining room in a state of paralytic shock. The memory of my mother immediately began to fill my mind, as I realized that I had inherited the same […]
Brianne was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2020. Within the next 13 months, she had six surgeries including a double mastectomy, an incision revision, and a LAT flap procedure. Brianne was unable to work for six weeks due to her most recent surgery, and it took her a while to pay for the […]
Jennifer Johnson, 42, is a single mother to two children. With only one household income, she knew she would need financial assistance in order to receive breast reconstruction surgery. Jennifer also knew that not being able to work after the surgery would be a “great strain” on her family. However, she really needed the procedure: […]
