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.
I came across Ashley on Facebook. And it just clicked. It was emotional support, but more than that. It was community. It was connection. Seeing all the fundraisers, the survivor stories—it reminded me that we’re not alone.
Laura Krudo
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
When I met Ashley at Jeepin’ for the Cure, I didn’t realize how important she’d become to me. After my diagnosis, she connected me with a community of people who truly understood. They made me feel less alone.
Winnie Greer
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
Ashley and the BCFCF community have been my lifeline. The love and encouragement I’ve received keep me going.
Judy Katz Carter
Survivor
BCFCF paid my utility bills in full for four months. That alone was a big help. Paying that one bill gave us a little breathing room to figure things out. It was one less stressor so I could focus on healing.
Marbie Wonders
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
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
It’s powerful to know there’s a local foundation rallying behind women going through this. That means something.
Ashley Blair
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