Giving Tuesday 2019 – Support our Survivorship Program
On Thanksgiving, we count our blessings. On Giving Tuesday, we do what we can to give back for those blessings. It’s a day powered entirely by love, and people everywhere give their time by way of volunteering, donating, and serving.
For nonprofits like us, these are the days that make us who we are. These are the days that give us the opportunity to show the world how our heart beats, and together, we have the opportunity to share the support and gratitude that binds us all.
We have been doing our Chasing Sunshine Wellness Retreats for over 12 years, and this October, we added our first ever Chasing Sunshine Wellness Day Retreat. These retreats are designed to meet the particular needs of younger breast cancer patients and thrivers, to support them on their journey to lifelong wellness. With a focus on mind, body, and spirit, we aim to inspire, educate, and connect young women through nature-based wellness experiences. Rooted in mountain and ocean locales, retreat activities may include surfing, SUP’ing, skiing or snowboarding. Nutrition, therapeutic yoga, meditation and even sexual health are at the root of these events. We depend on our partnerships and our donor community to make these retreats cost-free for our attendees.
B4BC’s Giving Tuesday 2019 focuses on our Survivorship Program, a program that has been thriving for several years. Our goal is to raise $10k to send five women to one of these very special wellness weekends, and you can help! Donate here.
Our heartbeat comes from YOU: the woman who needs support during cancer treatment, the woman who wishes to share her heart with someone who understands, the woman who strives for adventure outdoors, the woman who may not know what the future holds.
You are the reason for our Survivorship Program, and we seek to ensure that you are heard, nourished, supported, and freed from some of the fear and loneliness that cancer can create.
Our heartbeat depends on YOU: the partnerships in product collaboration that have grown through giving, the partnerships in outreach events that help us educate, fundraise, and support all women, men and families affected by cancer, the partnerships that encourage our cause and our mission to create a thriving space for those touched by breast cancer.
Our heart couldn’t beat without YOU: our steadfast volunteers. You show up early and go home late. You miss a day in the office to stand on the beach teaching women breast self-exams. You stay at the base of the mountain while its dumping perfect powder to share the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle with skiers and snowboarders alike. You dedicate your time and energy without expecting anything in return.
Support comes in all forms. If you’re looking to support B4BC’s Survivorship Program this Giving Tuesday:
Donate flight miles for survivors and thrivers to attend Wellness Retreats here.
The Michelle Zwirn Survivor Fund:
B4BC’s survivor fund, now titled The Michelle Zwirn Survivor Fund, strives to use grants to provide free attendance for our Chasing Sunshine Retreats. We are committed to hosting and sponsoring attendees for at least three retreats each year, yet we always receive more applications than we can accommodate. With additional donation support, we can continue to add more retreats. It is our ultimate goal to be able to accommodate every woman who applies!
Michelle was a young warrior who left us too soon, but she touched us deeply. Her energy and inspiration is instilled in all that we do for young women, for all women.
Click here to see how you can support The Michelle Zwirn Survivor Fund.
This is what some of the beautiful women in our community have to say:
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our survivorship programs!
Love,
Team B4BC
