The mission of the Firefly sisterhood is to foster one-to-one connections between women recently diagnosed with breast cancer and inspirational survivors. As we approach our ninetieth match, we reflect on our mission statement. Derived from our vision of a world … Continue reading →
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The Language of Cancer Part 2
Last month, we reposted an article from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about the language of cancer, and it garnered many responses from our Facebook friends. Their comments demonstrate that the issue of how we talk about cancer is a deeply … Continue reading →
Read MoreMeet Barb Post, Board Member
We are proud to profile the women who are a part of Firefly Sisterhood. Each of their stories is unique and inspiring, and we are honored to share them. As a nurse specializing in public health who has devoted her … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Challenges of Relationships
At the Firefly Sisterhood, we have the privilege of learning every day from the survivors with whom we work. They’ve shared with us valuable advice for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, we elaborate on five of their ideas … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Difference A Year Can Make
This post was written by Kris Growcott, our friend from Olson who helped us develop our voice over the last two years. His mother, a spiritual healer in Australia, inspired the name and imagery of Firefly Sisterhood. One year ago … Continue reading →
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