Tigerlily Foundation

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible supporters for our 2024 EmPOWER Ball! Your generosity and commitment to our mission drives everything we do. A special shoutout to our sponsors and donors for making Tigerlily's EmPOWER Ball 2024 a resounding success! ?? #EmPOWERBall2024 #Gratitude

?? Becoming Tigerlily ?? When Maimah Karmo was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt isolated, searching for a community of women who looked like her—young women of color navigating the same age, stage, and treatment journey. In response, she created what she couldn’t find: a support network for those who needed to know they weren’t alone. "People are dying to know, and dying because they do not know what to do." - Maimah Karmo The Tigerlily Foundation has grown over the years to empower and uplift women of color facing breast cancer. Today, we stand as a symbol of strength and transformation. You are not alone. You are beautiful. You are strong. Like the Tiger and the Lily, you can emerge stronger during and after cancer. ???? #BecomingTigerlily #TigerlilyFoundation #BreastCancerAwareness #StrengthInCommunity #TransformThroughCancer #WomenSupportingWomen #HealthEquity #CancerWarrior

On October 19th, Tigerlily’s Second Annual BEACON Symposium united 100 change-makers from across healthcare to co-create innovative, patient-centric solutions. Through powerful discussions on?accelerating access to diverse clinical trials,?advocating for affordable medications, and?enhancing health literacy, we are shaping a future where all patients have the access, support, and care they deserve. Thank you to our BEACON VIP ANGEL Feedback group, panelists, and incredible sponsors for making this event a transformative step forward. Together, we are a beacon of hope in healthcare. #BEACONSymposium #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareInnovation?#HEALPolicy4Change

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!?? A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Tigerlily Foundation's 2024 EmPOWER Ball on October 19th. It was an unforgettable evening as we celebrated 11 extraordinary individuals breaking barriers to health equity through their relentless advocacy and impactful work. ?? Congratulations to our honorees for their outstanding contributions to empowering change! Maimah Karmo, Mandi Pratt-Chapman, Sara Horton, MD, Sigourney Bonner, Nadine Barrett, PhD, MA, MS, Jade Curtis, Catrina Marcell, MBA, CSM??, Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, MHA, Dr. Kim Felder Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, FACS, Gary Puckrein #EmPOWERBall2024 #EmpoweringChange

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis For me, this isn’t just a quote; it’s a call to action. My journey with Triple Negative Breast Cancer has ignited my personal mission—my Living Legacy. My living legacy is to see a world where diseases like breast cancer are eradicated, where pain and suffering no longer haunt the lives of the young and old alike. My living legacy means standing as the face of my community, reaching out to those afraid to advocate for themselves, those who need a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, or simply someone to listen. It’s about showing that survival is possible. I am living, breathing proof that "You can survive too." And that message—of survival, resilience, and hope—is the heartbeat of my legacy. Through my learnings as an Angel Advocate with the Tigerlily Foundation, I’ve had the privilege to empower other women in their breast cancer journeys. Tigerlily is a beacon of hope and change, focusing on advocacy, empowerment, and support for women of color who are disproportionately affected by breast cancer. As an Angel Advocate, I join others in educating communities, promoting early detection, and ensuring that no one faces this battle alone. Tigerlily Foundation provides resources, mentorship, and a compassionate support system for those in need. Tigerlily teaches Angel Advocates like me that a legacy isn’t just something we leave behind; it’s something we live and breathe every day. We are taught to use our voices to inspire, to stand by those in the fight, and to educate others about prevention, early detection, and support networks. We become part of the foundation’s mission to end disparities in breast cancer care and to inspire communities to take charge of their health. If you or someone you know needs support, or if you want to join us as an advocate, connect with the Tigerlily Foundation. Together, we can bring hope, raise awareness, and move toward a future where breast cancer no longer steals loved ones from us. Connect with Tigerlily Foundation Website: https://lnkd.in/ePhXb4gw Angel Advocate Program: Become an Angel Advocate Contact: [email protected] | 1-888-580-6253 In every conversation, every hug, every shoulder offered, my living legacy takes shape. And I invite each of you to stand with me in rewriting our collective story—a future without breast cancer, where we are each empowered to advocate for ourselves and those we love. #LivingLegacy #BreastCancerAwareness #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #Survivor #EarlyDetection #AngelAdvocate #TigerlilyFoundation #CommunitySupport #Advocacy #RewriteYourStory #Hope Maimah Karmo Tigerlily Foundation ??

November is National Family Caregivers Month! ?? This month, we raise awareness of the critical role caregivers play, educate communities about the challenges they face, and celebrate their unwavering dedication. At Tigerlily Foundation, we deeply value and support family caregivers, recognizing their tireless efforts to care for loved ones. We are committed to increasing resources, offering support, and advocating for all caregivers—because their strength, love, and care truly empower change. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #CaregiversMatter #TigerlilyCares

Throughout October, I've had the honor of joining 9 fellow career coaches to support Tigerlily Foundation's ANGEL advocates program, providing free career coaching sessions to breast cancer patients and survivors. This experience sparked 2 valuable insights: 1. We can use "what we have" to help others in unique ways. While the coaches and I aren't healthcare professionals, we possess the ability to help women navigate their careers. So, we did just that. 2. People want to help. What began as my personal mission quickly ignited other coaches' passion to get involved. The key? I simply had to ask. On this ??Wellness Wednesday??, I share these lessons with you: ?? Impact starts with what you already have. ?? Your skills can help others in unexpected ways. ?? When you take the first step, others will join you. THANK YOU to the AMAZING coaches who GRACIOUSLY volunteered their time and expertise. Your generosity has made a real difference in women's lives. Olivia Johnson, Cassie Spencer, Kristine Knutter, CEIP ????, Elo?se Eonnet, Kaila K., Lavelle Hall, Lisa Ross-Hain, Chanier McDonald, Tiffany Hammond And speaking of making a difference... I also set out to raise $500 for Tigerlily's patient support programs. Thanks to our incredible community, we surpassed that goal with $650! Could you help us reach $1,000 before October ends? Every dollar supports women facing breast cancer. Click the link here: https://lnkd.in/gEnXnfGM Together, we can do more than we ever could alone. ?? #BreastCancerAwareness #CareerCoaching #TigerlilyFoundation #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact

Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, did not see anyone that looked like her in pictures or in the treatment room. Instead of complaining Michelle decided to “Be The Change” and started the Fearless Warrior Project and became a Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate?? Learn more about the Fearless Warrior Project: https://lnkd.in/dTBuq5eS #Breastcancer #BreastCancerSurvivor

Be sure to join us today at 12 PM ET for our Virtual Hill Day Series to discuss some of the unintended patient impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and ways we can address them to ensure equitable treatment and access to treatment for patients. Tigerlily Foundation, advocates, policy-makers and patient and provider stakeholder groups will come together to learn about the landscape of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), unintended policies that threaten access to lifesaving medicines, The Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, the ORPHAN Cures Act and how YOU can raise your voice in the discussion. Register here: https://lnkd.in/drPjzqzb #CuresCantWait #HEALPolicy4Change

Join Tigerlily for our virtual Hill Day Series on November 7th where we will be discussing the Inflation Reduction Act and unintended consequences for patients, with a special message from Rep. Don Davis (NC-01). Learn about how YOU can help ensure timely access to treatments for patients and join us as we let congress know #CuresCantWait #HEALPolicy4Change Register here: https://lnkd.in/drPjzqzb