The cancer community is full of love, compassion, support, and education. We are proud to highlight some causes, people, and movements we love.
Breast cancer is killing Black women at alarmingly higher rates than their white counterparts. Ricki Fairley’s breast cancer diagnosis set her on a path to demanding better for Black women.
Marbled walls, glowing white shelves and splashes of pink throughout make Livia Boutique a picture of modern elegance. Featuring products uniquely tailored to the cancer experience, this safe space in the heart of New York City offers breast cancer warriors and thrivers a way to connect, relax and support each other throughout their journeys.
Stand Up To Cancer’s new CDO, Stephanie Herron, inspires innovation to help break the model of fundraising for cancer research.
Roots & Wings Foundation raises awareness about metastatic breast cancer (MBC), connecting those diagnosed with integrative therapies to help them live longer, healthier lives.
Stage is on a mission to empower the breast cancer community with knowledge, confidence and style. When their founder, Virginia Carnesale, learned about the harmful toxins in most beauty products after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, she was shocked at how difficult it was to find products that were free of the most concerning ingredients — like endocrine disruptors and carcinogens. With Stage, Carnesale provides a curated selection of high-performing skincare, haircare and cosmetics to help take the guesswork out of switching to clean beauty.
From working out of her New York City apartment to opening two brick-and-mortar lash spas in sunny LA, celebrity lash expert Dionne Phillips is now using her platform to share her experience with breast cancer to inform and empower others.
While Stacie Fleming was living out her fashion-fueled dreams in Paris, France, strange symptoms called her back to the U.S. The diagnosis? Late-stage ovarian cancer. But Stacie refused to allow cancer to consume her identity, and she used treatment sessions as an opportunity to don a show-stopping outfit and strut her stuff on the “chemo catwalk.” The results? Nurturing her creative spirit allowed her to ultimately find healing.
Ramzi Mansour and his wife, Nicole Mansour, showcase 42 women’s strength, beauty and vulnerability in their photography book, “Resilience.”
These six artists have all been touched by cancer — as supporters, survivors or thrivers. Here, they share creative works inspired by the cancer experience, each one utterly unique but with a shared message of perseverance and hope.
Stupid Cancer offers mental health discussion series.
In March’s A Common Thread column, Melissa Berry chats with Lori Goldstein, founder of LOGO by Lori Goldstein, about her clothing line and the amazing work she does for breast cancer.
Maintaining good physical fitness can lead to more positive outcomes for people with cancer, but the dearth of resources can be a significant roadblock for some — the Aunt Sister Project is looking to change that. Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this nonprofit provides free or low-cost exercise classes, for all fitness levels, for cancer thrivers and survivors everywhere.
With a mission to provide safe, natural relief for people with cancer, Dermavitality’s focus is to develop effective and affordable skin care through plant power and peer-reviewed research.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program, operating in 42 states, that helps cancer survivors find and maintain an active lifestyle.
Finding meaning with Cancer Support Community Los Angeles.
Michelle Segar, a researcher and health coach, offers insight about sustainable behavior changes in her latest book, “The Joy Choice.”
After Virginia Carnesale’s breast cancer diagnosis, she was surprised by how little information was available for health and beauty products that could help warriors and thrivers through treatment. Resolving to do something about it, she founded Stage — an online platform celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation helps students succeed beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Wellness is proud to present the first installment of our new series in partnership with Bright Pink. FORCE is the first (and largest) nonprofit focused on providing education and resources to the hereditary cancer community, while championing efforts to widen access to genetic testing, cancer screenings and lifesaving treatments and procedures — regardless of income or insurance status.
‘Tis the season for gifting, but Melissa Berry’s latest column shares breast cancer thrivers’ favorite gifts for any time of the year.
One young adult cancer survivor recounts her experience exploring the wilderness to find healing through connecting with nature and other survivors.
Melissa Berry sits down with Sonya Keshwani, creator of Style Esteem Wardrobe, to chat about how she turned her breast cancer journey into a collection of fashionable hair accessories fit for all cancer warriors, thrivers or anyone looking to try something new.
MyUzima Health & Wellness works to improve health outcomes for Black communities.
LUXXE|HONOR founder Jennifer Del Giudice’s mission is to provide access to safe and nontoxic skincare products and services to help others live a safe, peaceful and healthy life.
Young Survival Coalition’s Tour de Pink raises funds for young adult breast cancer support.
AnaOno and Lori Goldstein’s new collaboration features a collection of loungewear and intimates raising money to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer for good.
Base2Summit adventure camp provides grounding and growth for young adult cancer survivors.
The National LGBT Cancer Network breaks down health disparities for the queer community. Their work becomes especially important during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when “Pink-tober” can alienate those it is trying to help.
CURE Childhood Cancer’s advancements in research and funding provide hope that one day all children will live cancer-free.
Alina Mehrle was busy building an empire when she was diagnosed with aggressive triple-positive breast cancer. But it was her cancer journey that would go on to inspire an entirely new pursuit — the much-loved and award-winning skincare brand AMEŌN.
This month’s Everyday Runway column by Melissa Berry features her top choices in robes so that we all can feel cozy and pampered this fall.
From chemo, surgery and radiation to swim, bike and run, the Team Phoenix triathlon training program redefines cancer survivorship.
In the cancer support landscape, groups tailored specifically to men offer a unique outlet.
Twist Out Cancer is celebrating a decade of supporting the cancer community, and founder Jenna Benn Shersher says the organization’s reach is far from slowing down.
Benefiscent Candle Company’s products give back to cancer research in an environmentally friendly fashion with a personal touch.
Recovery on Water takes on breast cancer on the Chicago River.
Movember is raising funds and awareness for mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer in men through the growth of a mustache.
Esther and Alicia Tambe are empowering Black women with breast cancer through travel-based organization Fight Through Flights.
Young Adult Cancer Camp, hosted by Elephants and Tea and Young Adult Survivors United, will take place over Labor Day Weekend.
Families with a member going through cancer can get a little R&R thanks to Waves of Grace, a nonprofit providing beach vacations.
Nonprofit Moving For Life is curating therapeutic dance for cancer warriors.
Need weekend plans? Chicago’s first Blue Hope Bash for colorectal cancer is happening this Saturday.
A weekend dedicated to education, connections and self-care.
Breast cancer warrior Yoli Origel details founding Cancer Kinship, an organization connecting warriors and thrivers for empowerment through human connection.
Lauren Lopriore has turned her cancer journey into an opportunity to provide care and comfort to other warriors through her business Liv & Let.
While Latinx communities may not experience cancer as often as their non-Hispanic white counterparts, disparities still exist. California-based organization Latinas Contra Cancer is working to change that.
If you’re looking to get fitted while supporting a good cause, the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation has just the swag for you.
Gilda’s Club Madison offers a safe space to discuss death and dying in the cancer context.
Founder of Black Women Rising and breast cancer warrior Leanne Pero advocates for Black warriors and thrivers to receive the resources they need to beat cancer.
Look Good Feel Better, a free program dedicated to helping participants with managing the appearance-related effects of cancer, is providing renewed hope and confidence to warriors everywhere.
Cheers to a good cause! Tasting Stars, a premier champagne event, held its 19th annual elegant evening of bubbly delight virtually to benefit A Silver Lining Foundation’s breast cancer screening initiatives.
Earlier this month, young adult warriors came together virtually to learn, share experiences and bond at the second annual YA Cancer Gabfest.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s virtual wellness summit offers expert advice on nutrition, exercise and more to help you go from surviving to thriving after diagnosis.
Flat Closure NOW advocates and educates in support of aesthetic flat closure.
The original digital cancer conference, Global Virtual Cancer Conference by GRYT Health, occurred for the third year this past November, featuring events, workshops and speakers for the entire cancer community spectrum.
The Chick Mission educates, assists and advocates for women seeking cancer-related fertility preservation.
The MACC Fund is supporting the next frontier in pediatric cancer research.
Juliet Aguwa details her cancer experience as an African woman and how she is bringing awareness to underserved communities, all while finding beauty again.
A close connection with warriors is still possible through a screen. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition left no stone unturned during its virtual weekend Wellness Retreat this past spring that led participants in finding support, spreading awareness and taking action.
From photography classes to wardrobe design workshops, nonprofit Fashion Fights Cancer is sprucing up the healing process through trendsetting initiatives.
Every step you take is cause for celebration with First Descents, the nonprofit prescribing adventure for warriors.
Personal Ink, a program created by nonprofit Fuck Cancer, empowers women to reclaim their bodies post-mastectomy.
It may not sound like a typical treatment, but “frog medicine” is growing in popularity for its purging properties that some believe promote healing. A handful of holistic experts are now engaging in the ancient practice of kambo rituals to treat conditions ranging from anxiety to cancer.
Project Koru is helping cancer warriors ride the waves of survivorship through its outdoor adventure camps.
Young Survival Coalition’s annual summit may have gone virtual this year, but there was no shortage of making connections and fostering community for young women warriors.
Women researchers are important to cancer science, yet the oncology field often fails at properly recognizing it. Organizations like Women Who Conquer Cancer and ResearcHERS are working to shatter the glass ceiling.
Breast cancer warriors can find extra support through Boobie Crowns, an organization with an unconventional way of making you feel like royalty.
YSC offers educational materials, social opportunities and more for a younger subset of the breast cancer community.
Cal’s Angels’ annual event has people both young and old sporting new hairstyles to raise awareness about childhood cancer.
Millennials can feel left behind in the cancer community when receiving a diagnosis in the prime of their life, especially in comparison to their younger or older counterparts. Stupid Cancer is changing that.
During breast cancer treatment, it can be tough to tell others what you need when you’re not even sure yourself. Nonprofit organization Step Sisters is there to help.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year campaign has begun! For the next ten weeks, Vogelzang Law and Cancer Wellness’ nominees will be working hard at fundraising in honor of local blood cancer survivors.
In this month’s “Everyday Runway,” columnist Melissa Berry explores the dos and don’ts of looking after your lovely lashes post-treatment.
Although African Americans are less likely to smoke, they are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from lung cancer. LUNGevity, the largest national lung cancer-focused nonprofit, aims to change that.
Art speaks louder than words in Twist Out Cancer’s Brushes with Cancer program that utilizes artists to paint a picture of the relationship individuals have with cancer.
Our featured Supporters in the new issue of Cancer Wellness are two sisters and the founders of Courageous Bakery & Cafe.
Two breast cancer diagnoses in her 30s have not stopped Chris-Tia Donaldson, lawyer and founder of natural hair care brand Thank God It’s Natural, from living her best life in the present.
Share the love or treat yourself with this roundup of care packages that curate thoughtful goodies with cancer warriors in mind.
Jewelry designer Bella Caetano, owner of Bellina Caetano, is committed to creating products abundant with meaning. So when a Bellina Caetano x Cancer Wellness collab for warriors, thrivers and supporters was proposed, the decision was crystal clear.
Northern Illinois organization Mano a Mano is empowering and educating Latinos to improve colorectal cancer screening rates and awareness among immigrants.
Even during a pandemic, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition continues its longstanding tradition of fostering a community of warriors while spreading early awareness of one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Famed NFL kicker Robbie Gould has turned the 2020-2021 football season into something unusual—a fundraiser for pediatric cancer.
Philadelphia educator Erika Wimms’ teachings have expanded beyond just the classroom as she works to spread early awareness about breast cancer in Black communities.
In her new book, professional race announcer and fitness innovator Fitz Koehler shares the laughs and tears of her breast cancer journey for other warriors.
By trusting her gut, Alejandra Campoverdi took genetic likelihood into her own hands and remained steadfast in her approach to breast cancer even when her support network didn’t fully understand. She hopes to inspire other women to do the same through her new PBS Documentary, “Inheritance.”
Imagine a world without prostate cancer. Nonprofit ZERO is working to make that dream a reality.
After meticulous routines and strict schedules, the independence of survivorship may feel intimidating. Cancer coaches can help you tackle life’s new chapter in your own way.
COVID-19 may have put a damper on IRL gatherings, but some nonprofits are using the challenge as an opportunity to better serve communities without ever leaving home.
Through the help of Imerman Angels, Jennifer Morrice learned the power of friendship from an unlikely source—her cancer journey.
The Cancer Cartel’s first annual fun run/walk starts this weekend to benefit cancer warriors with financial constraints.
FemTech entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Efrat Roman’s EZbra helps breast cancer thrivers “recover with dignity.”
Nicknamed “The Brow Maven,” Constance Latham of Maven Esthetics has become the go-to master of microblading for cancer fighters and survivors.
Kristen Thibeault, founder and CEO of corporate catering company Nybll, provides plant-focused, healthy meals that follow a cooking philosophy influenced by her own cancer diagnosis and recovery.
In waiting for No Evidence of Disease, Ana Reyes says cancer survivorship is much like a board game—full of false starts, great luck, and a lot of waiting.
True North Treks connects young adult cancer survivors through physical activity, mindfulness practices and the great outdoors.
Jason B. Rosenthal, husband of the late award-winning author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, chatted with us about “My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me,” his memoir response to Amy’s viral New York Times column published just 10 days before her death from ovarian cancer.
Unsatisfied with wigs, Sonya Keshwani of StyleEsteem created a new style of headwraps that are as stylish as they are functional.
Bear Necessities raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, but until a cure is discovered once and for all, this nonprofit is on a quest to make each child’s day shine a little bit brighter.
Under the direction of founder Damian Buchman, Milwaukee nonprofit The Ability Center provides inclusive play opportunities for people of all abilities while changing the conversation around accessibility and inclusivity entirely.
Environmentalist and Plastic Patrol founder Lizzie Carr found activism through one unusual journey: her treatment for cancer.
Childhood cancer research lags far behind research into adult treatments, but the risk of negative health effects later in life demands these cancers get the same support—and federal dollars.
Olivia Clarke, founder of Humor Beats Cancer, shares stories from around the world that feature cancer warriors finding the funny in a traditionally sober space.
The adaptive clothing brand AnaOno Intimates designs lingerie and loungewear for every body.
When Angela Perez was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, knowing her rights allowed her to navigate the workplace and remain productive.
The skin care market is now crowded with brands creating products specifically for consumers currently undergoing cancer treatment, but what exactly does this mean?
AnaOno Intimates, a lingerie brand designed for people affected by breast cancer, hosted their fourth annual fashion show last week in New York City, which featured courageous cancer survivors, thrivers, and supporters wearing fun & fearless fashions.
Upstart Chicago-based clothing company Stitch + Heart customizes the fit and charitable donations of its customers.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation started with one little girl on a very important mission: Raising money for research to benefit the lives of others like her.
Since its inception in 2003, Tasting Stars has raised more than $520,000 for ASLF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equal access to breast cancer education.
Reel Recovery provides free-of-charge fly fishing retreats (and the freedom and space to talk) for men with cancer.
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation hosted its annual Golf for the Bear event on a warm, sunny Monday at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, Illinois. A shotgun start sent golfers off to begin an 18-hole scramble.
Chicago’s Ferrara Candy Company and Imerman Angels partner to provide the cancer community with a little sweetness during a sour time.
After years of working with patients with cancer, clinical psychologist Ritu Trivedi-Purohit, Psy.D., founded Thriveosity, a new monthly gift box that caters to the cancer community in all forms.
Under Executive Director Pam Swenk, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society provides blood cancer fighters with everything they need to beat their disease.
Inspired by one of history’s most influential comedians, Gilda’s Club Chicago offers classes to let those affected by cancer let loose and play.
Culinary Care provides hot meals for cancer fighters and caregivers when they need them most—during a long day at the hospital.
Cherry Blossom Intimates provides custom prosthetics and mastectomy bras to the Washington, D.C., cancer community—plus love, compassion, and understanding.
The Supporter featured in issue 3 of Cancer Wellness is Jodi Fyfe of Tickled Pink for Bright Pink.
The American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS campaign raises funds and awareness for the most innovative cancer research—by women, for women.
Because Love provides a little pick-me-up even in the darkest of times.
After years of strained relationships and compounded stress, Jeri Walker’s breast cancer diagnosis helped usher in a new life of joy, creativity, and personal growth.
Cancer Wellness visited three of Chicago’s finest milliners who provide the cancer community and beyond with fashionable alternatives to scarves and wigs.
Dr. Sandy Goldberg, the organization’s founder, provides comprehensive breast health services for all of Chicago.
A night of laughter and love inspired by legendary comedian Gilda Radner.
The fourth annual gala celebrated the accomplishments of the Melanoma Research Foundation and the foundation’s commitment to the work that still needs to be done.
The new executive director of Susan G. Komen Chicago shares her vision for the organization’s more inclusive future.
The first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice made strides towards a cure for this rare, asbestos-derived cancer.
“I guess at the end of the day, my attitude was fight like hell,” Derek Faust says.
After watching both of her grandparents battle lung disease throughout their lives, Kristen Young was motivated to join the American Lung Association in their mission to educate the public on lung health and resources.
While the Chicago Wolves are proud of their four league championships, they feel just as proud of their relationship with hockey fans, which enabled Chicago Wolves Charities to raise more than $4 million for local organizations.
