Marissa Thomas and Jasmine Souers founded For the Breast of Us in May 2019. Together, they’ve built a thriving breast cancer community specifically for women of color (African American, Latinx, Asian, Native American and more).
Along with the Ambassadors, the team at For the Breast of Us is well versed in the topics of breast cancer health disparities, patient advocacy, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the breast cancer community, navigating life after cancer, breast cancer advocacy, and the challenges faced by young women and African African women with breast cancer.
Marissa resides in Atlanta, GA and was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2015. Marissa is passionate about the following topics:
Understand the basics of clinical trials and participating in Institutional Review Boards as a patient advocate.
Navigating dating in the "new normal."
The unique challenges single mothers face after a cancer diagnosis.
Communicating with your cancer care team and making the most of your health insurance.
Remaining engaged in the cancer community and dealing with loss.
Using holistic methods to combat the side effects of traditional medicine.
Our Baddie Ambassadors reside all over the continental United States and have a range of diagnoses from Previvor, Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, and Flat Closure Reconstruction. The Baddie Ambassadors are passionate about the following topics:
Understanding the barriers to quality health care women of color including medical mistrust and poor communication.
Nothing will be wasted. Turning pain into purpose and wounds into wisdom.
The impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on romantic relationships.
The importance of early-stagers supporting the metastatic community and white women supporting women of color.
Using social media and strategic partnerships to build a purpose-driven brand.
Navigating relationship dynamics when a loved one is also diagnosed with breast cancer.
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
On the Web:
www.breastofus.com
www.breastofusfoundation.org
Email:
hello@breastofus.com
Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
