by Claire Cavanah, Babeland co-founder | Feb 19, 2016
Intimacy after a breast cancer diagnosis can be a challenge. When Rachel Venning, Babeland’s other co-founder and my business partner of more than 20 years, and I wrote Moregeasm: Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex, a key part of it was the Babeland Bill of Rights....
by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Feb 15, 2016
Just three weeks ago, YSC hosted its first Regional Symposium in the South. Jackson Mississippi welcomed us with open arms as nearly 100 young women affected by breast cancer, co-survivors and healthcare providers came together for a full day of learning, empowerment...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Feb 1, 2016
Each December, several YSC staff members travel to San Antonio, Texas, for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). We interviewed Michelle Esser, YSC’s Senior Program Manager for Research and Advocacy, about why YSC makes it a priority to attend this...
by Naomi Gewirtz, Director of Employee Relations | Jan 26, 2016
I find myself at a loss for words. YSC and the world has lost another courageous, kind and beautiful young woman. Diana Di Mare was one-of-a-kind. In recent days there have been hundreds of posts about her passing and so many recurring themes by all who mourn her...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 18, 2016
This is big news….. YSC has just selected 10 exceptional women who will become the next generation of breast cancer advocates in the United States. Everyone knows that YSC has been the voice for young women affected by breast cancer since its...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 15, 2016
It is not every day that the President of the United States says he wants to end cancer once and for all. And it is certainly not every day that the President talks about ending cancer at a State of the Union address. But it actually happened this week, and the...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 8, 2016
I am pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2016, YSC has two new exceptional Board Members: Pablo Colon and Shauna Martin. These incredible individuals come to the YSC Board of Directors with their own stories about breast cancer, and both are committed to helping...
by Jamie Pleva-Nickerson, Survivor, YSC State Leader and TdP Rider | Jan 4, 2016
When I was 20 years old, my sister Tracy was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32. Before that day, I thought only older women got breast cancer. It was incomprehensible to me that my vibrant sister, mom to a one-year-old son, could have it. Our family rallied...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 4, 2015
When I joined the breast cancer community at age 36, I had no idea my diagnosis would take me into the world of advocacy and science around the disease that was trying to kill me. As I transitioned into my professional role as YSC’s third Chief Executive Officer, I...
by Pablo Colon, YSC Board Member & 'I RIDE 4 HER' TdP Co-Captain | Oct 17, 2014
Breast cancer not only impacts the patient, but also the co-survivors (partners, spouses, siblings, parents and friends). In addition to the 12 profiles of young women affected by breast cancer, we also wanted to share the true impact of breast cancer from a...
by Lori Atkinson, YSC Alum | Nov 19, 2013
What do balloons, cake and frozen yogurt have to do with YSC? They were all part of YSC’s 15th birthday parties held by YSC state leaders across the country. These events were held to celebrate YSC’s anniversary and provide networking opportunities for young...
by YSC Ignite: 15 Volunteers Making a Difference | Oct 31, 2013
Annabel Berney — YSC Chanpion Charity and giving back are cornerstones of Annabel Berney’s upbringing. The importance of aiding others — either working hands-on or raising critical funds — has been stressed to her since childhood. As Annabel began preparing...
by YSC Ignite: 15 Volunteers Making a Difference | Oct 29, 2013
Dustin Brady — Volunteer, Tour de Pink West Coast Rider In 2008 Dustin was engaged to Michelle Weiser. When Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38, Dustin helped her fight back in every way possible. Sadly she passed away, and Dustin has honored...
by YSC Ignite: 15 Volunteers Making a Difference | Oct 27, 2013
John Keating — Founder, Seattle Face 2 Face Network “Reservoir Dawgs” John created an organized support group just for husbands and partners when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. In the winter of 2008, John was self-employed and focused on...
