Death. It is such a difficult word to think about and talk about, let alone consider for yourself and those you love. Firefly Sisterhood is incredibly grateful that writer and author Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, is willing to share her … Continue reading →
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Lessons from the Secret Handshake

Firefly Sisterhood is astounded by the amazing resources and professionals doing great work in our local cancer community. We met one of them, Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, when she volunteered her students at St. Catherine University’s School of Public Health … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer During COVID: A Firefly Guide Perspective

Fireflies are incredibly beautiful at night. It’s easy to find yourself, with child-like anticipation and excitement, trying to “spot” where the blinking light of a firefly will appear next and then experiencing brief disappointment when their light goes dark. Our … Continue reading →
Read MorePearls of Wisdom: the After Life (by Linda, Guest Blogger)

I’m all done. I rang the bell; I had my picture taken reluctantly. Who wants their picture taken with beard-like hair and no eyelashes or brows? No more chemo, radiation or even Herceptin. My port is out, and my mastectomy … Continue reading →
Read MoreCaught! Fireflies in Action: 5 Year Guides

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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