Who Are We?

Living Brave Through Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in September 2017. We are a support-based organization dedicated to educating and empowering the community on the importance of early detection. Each year, we host a free, community-focused luncheon through our "Annual Early Detection Awareness (EDA) Symposium", held on the third Saturday in October. This event provides valuable education, resources, and support to individuals and families impacted by breast cancer.

 

Who Do We Serve

Living Brave Through Breast Cancer primarily serves individuals through referrals from medical facilities, family members, and friends of those currently battling or recently recovering from breast cancer. Many of those we support face challenges that extend beyond the diagnosis, including emotional, physical, and financial hardships.

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Guided by our founding principle, “Each One Reach One,” Living Brave works alongside a dedicated community of supporters to provide meaningful care and connection. We are committed to ensuring that no one has to face breast cancer alone.

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We are committed to continue expanding Living Brave as a trusted resource for education on early detection while providing emotional and practical support to individuals and families directly impacted by breast cancer.

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Our Story

Living Brave Through Breast Cancer was founded from a deeply personal experience and a strong commitment to ensuring that no one facing breast cancer has to navigate the journey alone. After witnessing firsthand the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that come with a diagnosis, founder Zell Randle and her daughter Avis Randle recognized the need for a reliable, supportive community.

They understood that breast cancer affects more than the individual diagnosed, it also impacts caregivers, families, and loved ones who walk alongside them. This realization led to the creation of Living Brave Through Breast Cancer as a space where fighters, survivors, caregivers, and supporters can come together for encouragement, connection, and support.

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Since its founding in 2017, Living Brave Through Breast Cancer has grown into a community-based organization focused on raising awareness and promoting the importance of early detection. Through education, outreach, and signature programs such as the Annual Early Detection Awareness (EDA) Symposium, the organization provides resources and information that help empower individuals and strengthen communities.

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Today, Living Brave Through Breast Cancer continues to serve as a source of support and connection, where individuals can share their experiences, find encouragement, and uplift one another. Through compassion, education, and community, Living Brave remains committed to ensuring that those affected by breast cancer feel supported, informed, and empowered to move forward with strength.

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A Sisterhood and Family of Families

At the heart of Living Brave Through Breast Cancer is the belief that support and community can make a powerful difference. Our organization continues to grow as a sisterhood and brotherhood of fighters and survivors who uplift one another through every stage of the journey.

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We proudly describe Living Brave as a family of families, where individuals come together not only to receive support but also to give it. Members often return each year to encourage and guide the next group of individuals entering the fight, helping create a cycle of mentorship, compassion, and shared strength.

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Education and Community Impact

Education plays a central role in our mission. Each year, Living Brave Through Breast Cancer hosts the Annual Early Detection Awareness Symposium, a free community event held on the third Saturday in October.

This symposium brings together medical professionals, survivors, and community members to share valuable information about breast cancer awareness, early detection, and overall health education. Through this event, individuals have the opportunity to hear powerful stories, learn from medical experts, and gain knowledge that can help them make informed decisions about their health.

Living Brave believes that early detection saves lives, and through community education and outreach, we continue working to make this life-saving information accessible to as many people as possible.

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Our Commitment to Support

While Living Brave Through Breast Cancer is not a medical provider, our organization is dedicated to helping individuals access the support, encouragement, and information they need throughout their journey. Our programs are designed to strengthen emotional support systems while helping individuals connect with resources that can assist them during challenging times.

As our organization continues to grow, we are also working toward expanding services that provide home healthcare support, offering compassionate care and assistance to individuals who may need additional help while physically battling cancer.

Through education, community connection, and compassionate outreach, Living Brave Through Breast Cancer remains committed to empowering individuals and families while raising awareness that can help save lives.

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Living Brave Through Breast Cancer Together

Living Brave Through Breast Cancer represents more than a nonprofit organization, it represents a community united by compassion, strength, and hope. By bringing together fighters, survivors, caregivers, and supporters, we continue building a movement dedicated to uplifting one another and helping communities better understand the importance of breast health and early detection.

Together, we stand as a community of courage, resilience, and living brave.

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Our motto is: "Each One Reach One." 

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