#StayHome with Shonte Drakeford, MBC ANGEL Advocate
During this time of uncertainty with the current COVID-19 outbreak, we want to remind you that we at Tigerlily Foundation care about you and your families physical, emotional, mental and […]
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“Why did I become an Advocate?” – Sheila McGlown, Tigerlily MBC ANGEL Advocate
Often times I’m asked, “Why did I become an advocate?” And often times I ask myself the same question “WHY did I become an advocate?” Proverbs 31:8-9 says “Open your […]
A Closer Look at SABCS with Maricia Cole, Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate
Maricia Cole was an otherwise healthy young mother when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 HER2+ breast cancer at the age of 36. She is now in remission following chemo, […]
A Closer Look at SABCS with Erin Perkins, Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate
Erin Perkins was diagnosed January 28th, 2021, at age 34 with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) with invasive ductal carcinoma Stage 2B while nursing her son. While undergoing 16 chemotherapy infusions […]
A Closer Look at SABCS with Kawana Rucker, Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate
Throughout SABCS week, we’ll be sharing some ideas, reflections, and opinions of patient advocates who attended. Each evening, we’ll share a little about each Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate, their story, and […]
#LISTENUPMBC CONFAB ON YOUNG WOMEN’S METASTATIC BREAST CANCER DISPARITIES
What’s a Confab? It’s an interactive discussion. Join us Wednesday, May 27, for a Twitter 101 lunch and learn session to prepare for Friday, May 29, Confab style interactive discussions, […]
Coping with MBC during the Covid-19 Pandemic
As I enter the second week of the corona virus/covid-19, the world around me is growing more isolated by the day. I am a 42 year old MBC patient in […]
My Cancer is HANGRY. Is MBC Really that Complicated?
In the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) community we introduce ourselves to each other with an “elevator speech”. It’s pretty similar to any breast cancer person’s bio: name, age diagnosed, sub-type, […]
Why I started my Grassroot Non-profit Organization Angel in Disguise inc. after my Metastatic Diagnosis
In 2011, I became a metastatic breast cancer patient after an initial diagnosis in 2003. I had no clue what it meant to be “metastatic” and everything that was attached […]
GALENTINE’S DAY MAKE, SIP & SHARE
#ListenUpMBC love is the thread that ties us together this Galentine’s Day. Join Tigerlily’s MBC ANGELs virtually on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 7 – 9 PM ET to celebrate sisterhood as we make, sip and share to encourage self-love and advocacy, in a space where black women can have transparent conversations about breast cancer. Learn from experts and share your story during a fun craft session to create a beautiful tie blanket reflecting the ties that bind us together. The first 100 registrants receive our FREE Galentine’s Kit to participate with a tie blanket, chocolates, hot cocoa, tumbler, and resources!