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Category Archives: About Us

06.18.19

Caught! Fireflies in Action: A Match

by Firefly Sisterhood

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 →

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06.11.19

Caught! Fireflies in Action: a Conversation with Teresa Biss

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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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12.19.17

The Wait is Over: Our Firefly Guarantee

by Firefly Sisterhood

Did you know that the average American waits 7 minutes to get their order at a coffeshop, 15 minutes for a table at a restaurant, 21 minutes for their significant other to get ready to go out, and 32 minutes … Continue reading →

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12.05.17

Perspectives in Breast Cancer Care: The Nurse Navigator

by Firefly Sisterhood

For many, getting in a car and driving to work, doctor appointments, shopping, or visiting family and friends is a daily occurrence, made easier by years of driving the same route or the GPS on our cell phones. Amazingly, there … Continue reading →

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09.19.17

“She Could Be My Twin!”: A Unique Firefly Match

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Our Firefly Sisterhood “matchmakers” take a great deal into consideration when bringing together a Guide and a woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

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