Thirteen. We’ve made nearly 1,000 Firefly connections, but we are incredibly proud of the number 13. Why? This is the number of women who have been Firefly Guides, lighting the way through breast cancer, for the entire 5 years that … Continue reading →
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Caught! Fireflies in Action: A Match
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 →
Read MoreCaught! Fireflies in Action: a Conversation with Teresa Biss
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 →
Read MoreMy Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)
When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →
Read MoreI Can’t Imagine My Life Without It
Since I became a mom 31 years ago, my answer to “What do you do?” has always been “I’m a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer.” My job description on a resume might simply say: available. I have joy-filled memories of … Continue reading →
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