Young Womens Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (YWBCAF)

Young Womens Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (YWBCAF) Women under 45 are at risk for breast
cancer even with no family history. We aim to to empower!

Kate has been a beacon of hope since her diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 28. She continues to be a trai...
04/11/2026

Kate has been a beacon of hope since her diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 28. She continues to be a trailblazer.
Crawford 🫶🎉🙌

Full article in the comments 🗞️

Thirteen years after her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer — an estimated 18 to 24 months to live — Kate Crawford is not only alive, but has no evidence of cancer in her body.

She is considered a “super responder” to a cancer drug that has not only changed the landscape for women with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, but led some researchers to study whether in rare cases it can essentially cure metastatic cancer.

Read more at the link in the comments.

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day to the amazing breast cancer physicians we have in Pittsburgh! We are truly grateful for your commitment to helping our young breast cancer community. Your dedication and compassion make a difference. Here are a few of our incredible doctors. 🥼🩺

If you haven’t experienced a Wildfire Magazine writing ✍️ workshop you are missing a wonderful tool to process and share...
03/23/2026

If you haven’t experienced a Wildfire Magazine writing ✍️ workshop you are missing a wonderful tool to process and share this crazy thing called cancer.

Let's discover your unique cancer stories together.⁠

What remains when the facts of your cancer experience begin to fade? It might be hard to imagine now, but as time moves you further from diagnosis day, the details soften—and what stays are the feelings, emotions, images, and memories.⁠

Your cancer story is not your diagnosis or even the specifics of your treatment. When you look deeper at what still lives in your body and mind, that’s where your most meaningful stories begin. I want to help you explore those stories using the healing power of writing.⁠

Enter our Spring Sparks Writing Workshop series, beginning in April.⁠

Spring represents new beginnings, growth, and renewal. It's a time when nature reawakens after winter and many of us feel more hopeful and ready to start fresh. ⁠

We'll also have lots of classic Wildfire writing prompts, like:⁠
🧡 Write about something just beginning to emerge.⁠
🧡 Tell me about second chances...⁠
🧡 One thing that's true for me today…⁠

🔥 Sign up at wildfirecommunity.org/sparks

Sparks is a prompt-style writing workshop for those diagnosed with breast cancer on the younger side. It's about making time and space to use writing to heal. It uses writing prompts to make sense of your experiences and draw out your stories. ⁠

Each series runs for 5-weeks on Thursday evenings. We meet weekly for 2.5 hours, writing through 4-6 timed writing prompts, with space for optional sharing.⁠

Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Sign up at wildfirecommunity.org/sparks.

Two incredible women from Pittsburgh are in this new Wildfire Magazine issue! Congratulations Cara Nash Snyder and Teckl...
02/21/2026

Two incredible women from Pittsburgh are in this new Wildfire Magazine issue!
Congratulations Cara Nash Snyder and Teckla!
Your voices are important!

Do you want to make sure your doctor understands your wishes?Aesthetic Flat Closure brochures are available now! Thanks ...
02/04/2026

Do you want to make sure your doctor understands your wishes?
Aesthetic Flat Closure brochures are available now!
Thanks Not Putting on a Shirt 🎖️

We now have My Choice: AFC brochures stocked in over 145 US breast clinics nationwide! Thanks to your generous donations, patients and providers can order these educational brochures free of charge. Every brochure ordered represents a patient educated and empowered to advocate for their reconstructive choice! We can't do it without you... thank you!



📣Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance LBCA needs your voice!
01/30/2026

📣Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance LBCA needs your voice!

Core to LBCA's mission is helping individuals with ILC around the world connect and engage collaboratively to drive awareness. We offer you two opportunities: Local Advocacy Teams for individuals in common US geographic areas interested in expanding LBCA’s efforts locally. Or an email introduction to ILC Patients in your geographic area, whether in the US or other countries. To take part in either, complete our form by Feb. 6th. https://tinyurl.com/LBCAConnections

01/30/2026

We had the chance to visit Ta Ta Toos, an amazing place creating thoughtful solutions for women who are going through—or have gone through—mastectomies. 💕
Their work is truly inspiring and so supportive.
Check out their website or stop in to learn more—definitely worth it!

https://www.tata-toos.com/ #
TaTa-Toos LLC

Ann navigated breast cancer for more than 20 years with remarkable strength and grace. She became a dear friend and help...
01/17/2026

Ann navigated breast cancer for more than 20 years with remarkable strength and grace. She became a dear friend and helped us at the YWBCAF and a valued board member of Cancer Bridges when she was first diagnosed with metastatic disease.
Throughout her journey, she maintained an amazing attitude while working tirelessly to educate herself about her cancer. She actively sought out clinical trials and novel treatments, all so she could be here longer for her precious daughter.

I witnessed her deep faith in action as she walked this path with courage and purpose.
She was an inspiration and friend to so many, and I will miss her dearly.

01/10/2026

What a great morning! 🧶
Take your mind off of cancer and hang with us.
Thank you to everyone that came to join us today for the 3rd Chunky Blanket Day! It was wonderful to be together and create something beautiful! 🥰💕🫶

Grateful to our donors to making this stress relieving day possible.
Special thanks to Melanie Berry for teaching!

Happy New Year! May the new year bring happiness and good health ✨⭐️🌟💫
12/31/2025

Happy New Year!
May the new year bring happiness and good health ✨⭐️🌟💫

Happy Birthday Kathy!Your dedication to the breast cancer and lymphedema community is unmatched! Thank you for advocatin...
12/29/2025

Happy Birthday Kathy!
Your dedication to the breast cancer and lymphedema community is unmatched! Thank you for advocating and making sure women can get the supplies we need!

🎉🎂 Happy 80th Birthday, Kathy Garrison! 🎂🎉

"Today, we celebrate not just a milestone birthday but the incredible journey of a remarkable woman! Kathy, your unwavering dedication to the breast cancer community for over 35 years has touched countless lives. Your compassion, strength, and care have provided hope and healing to so many. At K&J's Complete Woman, you’ve created a sanctuary for those in need, empowering women and fostering a sense of community. Your legacy is one of love and resilience, and we are all grateful for the light you bring into our lives."

Here’s to you, Kathy! May this special day be filled with joy, surrounded by family and friends who cherish you as much as we do. Cheers to many more years of making a difference! 🥳💖

LET'S GIVE KATHY GARRISION A HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY AS SHE TURNS 80 TODAY!

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4000 Washington Road
McMurray, PA
15317

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