Who We Are

About Us

Our mission, our story, our values.

Our Mission

The mission of Breast Connect is to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients by empowering them to become their own best advocates through relevant information, resources, and community.

We believe that no one should face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. Through survivor-led programs, mentorship, and a deeply supportive community, we walk alongside patients and their families from diagnosis through survivorship.

Our Story

In 2014, a group of breast cancer patients and survivors in Knoxville, TN met one evening for the purpose of companionship and support. That group, nicknamed the Happy Hour for a Cure, grew as dozens of women found comfort and support in sharing their stories with those who had been down that road.

That small group blossomed into the Breast Connect of today, providing women with confidence and support during the most critical decision-making process and beyond.

Our organization is where the newly diagnosed can find educational materials, financial assistance information, survivor questions to ask your docs, treatment and surgery tips, and day-to-day assistance suggestions for those with limited family support or availability. Currently and in the state of Tennessee, we provide free chemotherapy and radiation care packages, and will send a beautiful bouquet of flowers to you after your breast surgery.

The focus of Breast Connect remains Survivors Helping Survivors. If you are visiting us as a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, we welcome you to our sisterhood and invite you to join our private Facebook Group. With Breast Connect, you are never alone.

Our Values

Compassion

We know what it feels like to hear those words for the first time. That understanding shapes everything we do — how we listen, how we show up, and how we care for one another.

Community

What started as a small group of women meeting for support has grown into a sisterhood. No one should go through the breast cancer fight alone, and with us, you never have to.

Empowerment

We want every patient to walk into their next appointment feeling prepared and confident. The more you know, the better you can advocate for yourself.

Inclusivity

We believe every person touched by breast cancer should feel welcomed, seen, and cared for. No matter your story, your background, or where you are in your journey, you belong here.

Survivorship

Breast Cancer is a journey we know intimately. Founded by survivors, our work is shaped by lived experience—allowing us to create support, connection, and resources that reflect the realities, challenges, and hope found along the way.

Transparency

Every dollar donated goes toward helping patients. We take that seriously, and we want you to see exactly how your support makes a difference.

Who We Support

Breast Connect supports patients through a range of programs and services designed to improve quality of life. These include its online resources, personalized Sisterhood Matches, Heart-to-Heart care packages, flower deliveries and community-building events.

The organization also facilitates ongoing peer support through its private Facebook community, where patients and survivors connect, share insights, and support one another.

At the heart of this work is a simple and enduring belief: #forsurvivorsbysurvivors

Learn More About Breast Connect

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Our Leadership

Staff, board of directors, and medical advisory panel — meet the survivors and advocates behind Breast Connect.

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501(c)(3) transparency profile, financial disclosures, and how we put every donation to work.

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