by Mary Atwater, YSC Digital Media Manager | Aug 26, 2016
National Dog Day celebrates dogs of all shapes and sizes. It honors the four-legged best friends who bring comfort during challenging times and joy into our lives every day. Instead of me talking about how incredible the YSC dogs are, I’m going to let them do the...
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Aug 15, 2016
Staying current with recent breast cancer research news, especially when it pertains to young women, is essential. It is also important that young women participate in ongoing research so that our population is well-represented in data and the results meaningful to...
by Christina Hill, YSC Alum | Aug 5, 2016
As an organization that helps support young women affected by breast cancer, we come across people who want to do more. They want to help spread the word that young women can and do get breast cancer. Many times these are women who found support in what we offer and...
by Joseph H. Dayan, M.D. Plastic Surgeon Director, Lymphatic Surgery & Research Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Jul 25, 2016
Lymphedema—permanent swelling in the arm or breast following removal of lymph nodes—is typically not a big concern for women initially diagnosed with breast cancer. The clear priority is to treat the tumor, which leaves lymphedema on the back burner…until it becomes...
by Megan McCann, YSC Director of Programs | Jul 8, 2016
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living with metastatic disease or several years out from diagnosis, YSC’s conferences are designed just for you. Our one-day and three-day conferences help to empower and connect you to a larger community of young survivors and...
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Jun 20, 2016
Staying on top of recent breast cancer research news, especially when it pertains to young women, is essential. It is also important that young women participate in ongoing research so that our population is well-represented in data and the results meaningful to young...
by Claire Rose, Co-Survivor | May 8, 2016
It was the summer before fifth grade and I was buying fireworks for the 4th of July when my mom got the terrifying call from her doctor. I didn’t really understand what that meant at the time, but I remember sitting with my mom and grandparents with tears streaming...
by Jim Patton, Tour de Pink Motor Marshal | Apr 15, 2016
The first question I get from most people when I say I’m a Motor Marshal for Tour de Pink is not “what is Tour de Pink?” but “what’s a Motor Marshal do?” Our job starts with safety for the riders. We’re a big presence on our motorcycles, with lights and horns that are...
by Nicole Miller, Giant Employee and Tour de Pink Volunteer | Apr 11, 2016
It all starts with two pieces of bread. On one slice of bread, I use my plastic knife to evenly spread on the peanut butter and on the second slice, I apply the jelly. I carefully place the two pieces of bread together and then cut the sandwich into four semi-perfect...
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 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 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 Mary Ajango, YSC Director of Community Engagement | Feb 29, 2016
Today is leap day, the extra day inserted into the calendar every four years. What will you do with your extra day? Some of YSC’s volunteers are taking a leap to help ensure the YSC Summit is a huge success. In a little over a week, more than 600 attendees will gather...
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