Ahh, summertime in Minnesota…sunshine, warm temperatures, and outdoor fun. It’s why we’re willing to endure the snow and cold, right? However, for women who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, thoughts of summer can bring anxiety and concerns: … Continue reading →
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Three Generations
The Strength of Three Generations of Females In the spring of 2015, Melissa and Adam King had been married seven years and were living comfortable lives. Melissa had started a new job, both she and Adam felt fulfilled by their … Continue reading →
Read MoreProviding Support by Holding Space
Over the past few weeks, two articles have repeatedly shown up on our social media feeds. After reading and reflecting on both, it’s no surprise that they continue to cross our paths. Both articles are closely related to our work at Firefly … Continue reading →
Read MorePeer Mentoring
What They Were Looking For: Peer Mentoring When a woman reaches out to us at Firefly Sisterhood, whether to become a Guide or to be matched with one, she comes with myriad life experiences and a unique breast cancer story. … Continue reading →
Read MoreOur Volunteers
A Note of Thanks to our volunteer Guides In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to share our gratitude for our Firefly Sisterhood Guides. These inspiring breast cancer survivors have taken the extraordinary step of “paying it forward” by … Continue reading →
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This Is Living With Cancer