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.
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
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
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
Even though I didn’t receive financial assistance [from BCFCF], I felt emotionally supported. That mattered.
Alyson Tremblay Hooker
Survivor
BCFCF is a community that truly cares and changes lives. I kept to myself during surgery and treatment, but now I’ve met so many people who have become close friends—like family—through the foundation. It makes me happy to give back and help our community fight breast cancer.
Leslie Norman
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