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’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 gave me a platform to give back. It’s allowed me to take my journey and use it to uplift others. And the women who support this organization? They’re amazing.
Aisha Wright
Survivor
It’s powerful to know there’s a local foundation rallying behind women going through this. That means something.
Ashley Blair
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 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
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