A majority of Firefly Sisterhood participants live inside the 21 county metro area. As the Twin Cities continues to expand, suburbs that used to be considered “rural” are no longer so (e.g., Hudson, WI, and Maple Grove, MN). Being within … Continue reading →
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Young Survival Coalition: A Local & National Resource
I found a lump after I was weaning my daughter from breast feeding. . . . I thought I was going in (to see my Doctor) for what probably was a clogged milk duct, and turned out to be stage … Continue reading →
Read MoreDragon Divas: Connecting on the Water
Dragon. Diva. These two words sound like they could be the next blockbuster animated princess movie: the Diva, taken hostage by a fire-breathing Dragon, must learn some great truth about herself, and in doing so (with music coming to a … Continue reading →
Read MoreFORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
If you’re reading this, you probably know that Firefly Sisterhood’s vision is to ensure that no woman faces a breast cancer diagnosis alone. It is for this reason that we connect women recently diagnosed and inspirational survivors to provide support, … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer Education Association
Encourage. Engage. Empower. These are the words that describe the work of the Breast Cancer Education Association (BCEA), a local organization helping to educate our community about breast cancer and serving many of the same women Firefly Sisterhood serves. With … Continue reading →
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