In Their Words
Real voices. Real families. Real impact.
At BCFCF, every story begins with a person trying to navigate one of the hardest seasons of their life. The survivors and families you see here aren’t abstract numbers — they’re people we’ve stood beside as they faced financial strain, lost income, childcare challenges, and the everyday realities that breast cancer brings into a home.
Their words reflect what your support makes possible: relief when everything feels heavy, dignity in a moment that can break it, stability when life is shaky, and the comfort of knowing they don’t have to face any of this alone.
BCFCF is more than just support—it’s a lifeline. Whether it’s financial assistance, emotional support, or simply knowing you’re not alone, BCFCF makes sure no one fights breast cancer by themselves.
Lydia Fichtman
Survivor
I’m grateful for BCFCF because of all it does for women who have walked the same path as I did. The support and love it brings to the community is truly heartwarming, and I’m honored to give back to such an amazing foundation.
Michelle Grabowski
Survivor
Besides financial support, they give hope. I remember the first gala I worked at—they asked survivors to stand, and I looked around and thought, ‘Look at all of us.’ We are here. A testament that you can survive.
Sandy Harbin
Survivor
BCFCF helped me want to share with others—so we can heal in spoken and unspoken ways. It gave me a place to connect, to laugh, and to be real. It’s not just a support group—it’s life after cancer, with people who get it. BCFCF gave me the courage to lead, to laugh again, and to heal forward.
Rose Mock
Survivor
It’s powerful to know there’s a local foundation rallying behind women going through this. That means something.
Ashley Blair
Survivor
I have been volunteering for different breast cancer charities for the last 5 years. I found BCFCF through a charity I was volunteering for that was closing its doors. This charity is amazing, the director Ashley, is amazing, and all the volunteers that I have met are great. Their compassion is amazing. I love what they stand for and look forward to continuing to volunteer for them for years to come.
Tina Moffitt
Survivor
BCFCF is here for women in Central Florida in ways that truly matter. I’m so glad they are here to help.
Kim Dobres
Survivor
Even though I didn’t receive financial assistance [from BCFCF], I felt emotionally supported. That mattered.
Alyson Tremblay Hooker
Survivor
I knew that the BCFCF existed just from working in healthcare, but I didn’t realize how deeply they were involved in the local community until I met Ashley at a run club event. Ironically, I was a breast cancer patient preparing for surgery, and she was promoting a 5k fundraiser. Our conversation opened my eyes to the invaluable support BCFCF provides to patients and families right here at home. Since then, Ashley has checked in on me weekly, offering help while managing her own challenges. BCFCF will forever be an organization I support and promote.
Johanna Johnson
Survivor
I wish I had found BCFCF sooner, but I’m happy to be here now. They help people in their darkest and hardest days.
Kelly Curtis Stout
Survivor