by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | May 2, 2016
For many mothers, one of the first reactions to being diagnosed with breast cancer is “What about my kids?” There is no one right way to help children cope because everyone is different. YSC has amazing staff who were mothers of young children when they were first...
by Melissa Eppard, Life Coach and Survivor | Apr 29, 2016
As we near the end of Stress Awareness Month, we’d like to share a blog written by Melissa Eppard, a young survivor, wife, and mother who lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. Melissa works as a Life Coach, writer and artist. Her inspiring blog focuses on healing...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Apr 25, 2016
The past five years have gone so fast, and it is hard to believe how much has happened since I joined YSC as CEO. When Lisa Frank and Anna Cluxton called and offered me the job in spring 2011, I was nine months out from my breast cancer diagnosis, two months into...
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Apr 24, 2016
Many young women may be diagnosed with breast cancer before having any children or may not be finished building a family at the time of their diagnosis. You may have many questions regarding whether breast cancer or its treatment will impact your fertility and YSC is...
by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Apr 22, 2016
Happy Earth Day! Today marks the 46th anniversary of an incredible movement started in 1970 to inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion, and motivate people to action for the good of Mother Earth. As an organization focused on the well-being of young women facing...
by Christina Hill, YSC Alum | Apr 18, 2016
STRESS — the word alone can be enough to make you feel anxious or on edge. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Stress can be defined as the brain’s response to any demand. Many things can trigger this response, including change.” It is clear that a...
by Mary Ajango, YSC Director of Community Engagement | Apr 10, 2016
Today kicks off National Volunteer Week and we want to thank our amazing volunteers for their dedication and hard work! We could not begin to reach the nearly 12,000 young women diagnosed each year without each and every one of YOU! Thank you! Our volunteers are a...
by Stacy Lewis, CHES, Chief Program Officer and Deputy Chief Executive | Apr 8, 2016
At YSC, we work all year long to develop programs that are as diverse as the young women we serve. Because breast cancer disproportionately affects certain populations, we need your help so we can continue to provide services that are inclusive and impactful. It is...
by Dana McCaw-Lane, YSC Alum | Apr 4, 2016
We remember Kristen Martinez on what would have been her 42nd birthday… “Kristen was an undeniable force and truly believed in every person’s ability to make positive change in the world. For her that change was about shining a light on the realities of living...
by Lori Atkinson, YSC Alum | Apr 1, 2016
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and it’s no secret that we, at Young Survival Coalition, love our volunteers. This is a time to celebrate those who dedicate their time to being leaders of their community in support of young women affected by breast cancer....
by Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT, Director of Support & Provider Engagement | Mar 28, 2016
It’s Social Work Month, a month in which we celebrate the amazing tenacity and talent of our nation’s more than 600,000 social workers. For many young women affected by breast cancer, the question of using a Social Worker may come up. Sure, you may be just...
by Pablo Colon, YSC Board Member & 'I RIDE 4 HER' TdP Co-Captain | Mar 25, 2016
My heart is breaking as I write this, my dear friend and co-captain of Team I RIDE 4 HER, Ishiuan Hargrove, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 at her “Utopia” aka her home. The impact she had on those around her was legendary. Ishiuan was a force of...
by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Mar 18, 2016
We asked the YSC State Leaders who attended the YSC National Summit last weekend what their most important take-away was. Did they learn a new valuable lesson? Did a particular session or speaker resonate with them? Or did they connect with someone new? Here’s...
by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Mar 11, 2016
For Nutrition Awareness Month, we’ve asked a few of the amazing young women we support for inspiration on healthy, delicious recipes making it easy to eat right! Roasted Chickpeas Submitted by Jamie, diagnosed at 33 “This recipe is super easy and a great...
