National Breast Cancer Foundation

Thank you to our friends at LBX Company, Maker of Link-Belt Excavators for their ongoing support of our mission! Recently, they donated $116,650, which came from proceeds from their Pink-Belt auction and additional donations collected at CONEXPO.

We had a great time meeting the LBXCO team in Lexington, KY, to accept this check and celebrate 4 years of a successful partnership. We're so grateful for their continued commitment to . 💗

"Hearing the words 'metastatic breast cancer' sent me into shock—and it did the same to my wife, my mom, my siblings, and everyone who loved me. We all felt helpless.

I couldn’t stop the negative thoughts and questions from flooding in: Was I going to die? Would I see my boys grow up, get to coach their soccer games, sit in the audience at school plays, and take photos before their first high school dance? Would my wife be able to do all of this alone?

But after a few months of feeling like everything was lost, I realized I had a choice about how to walk through this. I wanted to show my sons what it means to be a warrior and what resilience looks like, and to get back up no matter how hard you get knocked down."

Meet our friend, pilot, and Stage 4 breast cancer thriver Lisa. At 38 years old, she was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) breast cancer after a routine mammogram and underwent a double mastectomy soon after. A few years later, after a routine 6-month checkup, Lisa learned that the cancer had returned and spread to her bones. This news came while expecting her second son and also resulted in being permanently grounded from flying.

After a few months of despair, Lisa made a choice to show her sons what it means to be a warrior and what resilience looks like. She found hope in taking control of what she could, taking whatever opportunities presented themselves - including attending NBCF Partner Casting for Recovery's specialized fly-fishing retreat for metastatic patients. She recalls:

"Attending the metastatic retreat turned out to be one of the most meaningful weekends of my life. The setting was breathtaking, and I learned a skill I had always thought about trying. But what stayed with me most were the women I met. Talking with other metastatic women who truly understood the weight of this diagnosis brought a kind of validation and healing I didn’t even realize I needed. There is something powerful about not having to explain yourself, and about being seen without pity.

This has been a journey no one would choose—zero out of five stars, two thumbs down. Suffering through what has felt like an endless string of life changes has been devastating. Nearly two years after my metastatic diagnosis, I still have hard days, and the possibility that things could shift again is always in the back of my mind. But, I choose to live while I am still here. I don’t want to let fear rule my life."

Read Lisa's full story on her blog post here: www.nationalbreastcancer.org/blog/flying-through-the-storm-lisas-story-of-survival-and-strength-with-metastatic-breast-cancer/

We ended Women's Health Month with our Family and Friends Breast Health Education Event in Garland, TX! Community members joined us to learn more about their breast health, including how to perform a breast self-exam and how to turn self-love into self-care with a bonus beauty session hosted by our very own Maria. Maria shares:

“One of our event guests shared that my vulnerability about self-love and struggling with feeling confident deeply resonated with her. She said it made her feel seen and understood, gave her hope, and reminded her to embrace herself with more love and grace.”

Thank you to all who joined us. We had such a great time sharing essential health information and reminding everyone to prioritize their health and well-being. 💗

Join us for the ROLLERTOWN Open on October 28th! We can’t wait for a day of golf, friendship, and fun—all to support the breast cancer community. Check out how much fun we had at last year’s event! 💗⛳️

Learn more and get early access: nationalbreastcancer.org/rollertown-open

Last month, our friends at Mary Kay Global packed 100 HOPE Kits for breast cancer patients nationwide! They even invited a special guest, Dr. Wendy Harpham, to join them and packed her Healing Hope: Through and Beyond Cancer book in each of the HOPE Kits they packed. The team shares:

"Supporting women is at the heart of Mary Kay, which is why partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation was a perfect fit. Our employees came together to pack HOPE Kits filled with encouragement, care, and compassion–because a mission is just words until you put it into action. To every woman facing breast cancer: you are seen, supported, and surrounded by a community sending strength, hope, and love your way."

We are so grateful for their continued support of our mission, and we look forward to seeing this partnership grow. 💗 Thank you, Mary Kay, for !

Drop a ❤️ in the comments for our friend Kristi, a breast and uterine cancer survivor, this National Cancer Survivors Day!

In 2023, Kristi was diagnosed with Stage 0 ductal carcinoma in situ and underwent a double mastectomy just a couple of months later. Later that same year, she received unexpected news—a second, more advanced diagnosis completely unrelated to her initial diagnosis. Kristi shares:

"I ultimately underwent three surgeries for my breast cancer diagnosis. While I was still processing that news, life delivered a second shock: I was diagnosed with an entirely unrelated uterine cancer—not metastatic, not connected, just statistically improbable and terrifying. I kept asking myself, 'What are the odds of having two cancers at once?'

I had a hysterectomy the following month, followed by full pelvic radiation. I thought I was finally in the clear until a scan detected a lung nodule and a concerning lymph node. After two benign biopsies, surgery confirmed what I feared most: the uterine cancer had metastasized to my lung. Stage 4. The words no one ever wants to hear.

We moved quickly into systemic treatment. I completed chemotherapy in June 2025 and continue today on extended immunotherapy. And now—the miracle sentence I prayed for: All my scans show no evidence of disease. No cancer in my body.

Today, I am alive. I am healing. And I am deeply, fiercely thankful—for every doctor, every nurse, every technician, and every person who helped save my life more than once. If sharing my story gives even one newly diagnosed patient hope… then every word is worth it."

📸 : Beyoutiful Portraits

Happening now: our Summer 35 Mile Move Challenge! ☀️ Gabi, our friend and current challenge participant, shares:

"My breast cancer diagnosis caught me completely off guard, and like so many others, I had countless questions. The NBCF website quickly became a vital resource, and I quickly learned just how supportive and involved their team is in the community. Being able to share my story and support the breast cancer community with this fundraising challenge is the least I can do to pay it forward!"

It's not too late to join! Sign up for FREE here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/team_fundraiser/?team_fundraiser_id=1900226714030032&source=nonprofit_home

Thank you to our friends Dr. Dan's Skin Care - Cortibalm and more., who have donated 11,000 lip balms for our HOPE Kits since our partnership began in 2025! Breast cancer treatment can cause dryness, which is why we pack a lip balm in every HOPE Kit we send to those undergoing treatment. We're so grateful for their support of our mission. 💗

“At Dr. Dan’s, we believe there is no such thing as ‘just’ a side effect of treatment. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with NBCF. Quality of life is not superficial. Relief, comfort, and community matter. We’re proud to deliver care alongside NBCF and support those with breast cancer through every stage of their journey.”
— Dr. Tilghman, CEO, Dr. Dan’s LLC

This month and every month, remind the men in your community to prioritize their health—including their breast health. Breast cancer in men is usually detected as a hard lump (with or without pain, feels like a knot or hard pebble) underneath the ni**le and ar**la, which is often found by men while in the shower. Other common symptoms include:

👉 Pain in the ni**le or breast area
👉 Changes to the breast skin, including dimpling, puckering, or redness
👉 Change in the breast shape or size
👉 Ni**le discharge
👉 A rash or a sore on the ni**le or ar**la
👉 Ni**le turning inward (inverted ni**le)

If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional immediately. Early detection of breast cancer increases treatment options and often reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer for men and women alike.

Learn more: nationalbreastcancer.org/male-breast-cancer/