Thirteen. We’ve made nearly 1,000 Firefly connections, but we are incredibly proud of the number 13. Why? This is the number of women who have been Firefly Guides, lighting the way through breast cancer, for the entire 5 years that … Continue reading →
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Caught! Fireflies in Action: A Match
At Firefly, we have the privilege of seeing, hearing, and witnessing how a Firefly match relationship can profoundly impact the experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer every day for the past 5 years. In the second part of our … Continue reading →
Read MoreMy Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)
When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →
Read MoreThree of My Favorite Things in Life (by Laurie, Guest Blogger)
Three of my favorite things in life are: to be surprised, to be challenged, and to be inspired. Never in a million years, though, did I think a cancer diagnosis would bring me all three of those things at once! … Continue reading →
Read MoreHeart Healthy: Connecting With Friends
Scientific research in health and well-being has determined that healthy relationships can help you live longer, deal with stress effectively, be healthier at any age, and feel richer (yup, the same feeling as having a 50% increase in your income)! … Continue reading →
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