Ah, it is summer! If you grew up in the Upper Midwest, do you remember chasing lightning bugs with a mason jar in hand, hoping to catch one? And if you did, you’d spend the rest of the evening staring … Continue reading →
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An Advocate to the End: Discussion & Resources
Firefly Sisterhood was given an opportunity to share the story of Judy Erdahl in this blog/podcast series, An Advocate to the End, and we do so intentionally (Firefly believes in honest and open conversation about breast cancer topics) and with … Continue reading →
Read MoreAn Advocate to the End: Team Judy Members
In last week’s blog and podcast, Judy Erdahl shared her breast cancer story: from initial diagnosis, to Metastatic progression, to hospice. Woven throughout her story are the incredibly strong threads of courage, hope, and wisdom. Judy shared, “Every moment in … Continue reading →
Read MoreAn Advocate to the End: a Conversation With Judy Erdahl
It’s May, the month that Firefly celebrates it’s “Birthday,” when women diagnosed with breast cancer were able to request the support of a Firefly Guide. In our previous podcast, a Firefly board member shared her birthday wish for Firefly’s future … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Big Bold Experiment: Firefly’s Birth Story
Firefly Sisterhood was started in 2014 by a group of employees at Yoplait during a workplace competition. Erica Jensen, one of the original Firefly Sisterhood conceptualizers, Kris Newcomer, the Executive Director, and the Firefly Board of Directors share the “birth … Continue reading →
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