named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fitting Services
Provides fittings for mastectomy bras, camisoles, and post-surgical prostheses to support physical recovery and body image after surgery
Hair & Head Covering Solutions
Provides wigs and head coverings to help manage appearance-related concerns during chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Mentoring
Connects newly diagnosed individuals with trained mentors who are breast cancer survivors for guidance and emotional support
Support Group Services
Offers peer-led support groups and wellness programs for emotional and psychological well-being during and after cancer treatment
Wellness Programs
Delivers holistic wellness activities including yoga therapy and mindfulness to improve mental and physical health post-diagnosis
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates peer support and mentoring programs for breast cancer patients and survivorsOperates peer mentoring programs that connect breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed individuals, offering informal peer mentoring and emotional support throughout treatment and into survivorship. Includes volunteer-led mentoring and survivor pairing.
- Operates support groups and wellness programs for breast cancer survivorsHosts community support groups and wellness programs during and after cancer treatment, including wellness classes, skill-building sessions led by volunteer experts, and social events to promote emotional and physical well-being.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Provides education and support services for individuals affected by breast cancerOffers educational programming, reliable resources, and individualized guidance to help individuals affected by breast cancer make informed healthcare decisions and navigate treatment and survivorship. Includes blog content on treatment, nutrition, mental health, and survivorship topics.
- Supports education and wellness events for breast cancer survivorsProvides logistical and programmatic support for education and wellness events tailored to breast cancer survivors, including classes and workshops led by volunteer experts.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events to support survivor programsOrganizes fundraising auctions featuring art created and donated by breast cancer survivors and thrivers to generate financial support for survivor-focused programs.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes community outreach and survivor recognition eventsParticipates in health fairs, community expos, and survivor meetups to promote services and mission awareness. Organizes social and recognition events such as galas, VIP experiences, and public honors at sporting events for cancer survivors.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Implements nurse navigation programs for newly diagnosed breast cancer patientsDesigned and piloted a Nurse Navigation Program at St. Peter's Breast Center to guide newly diagnosed patients through cancer treatment and into survivorship, improving care coordination and patient outcomes.
- Provides mastectomy and hair loss support servicesOffers personalized fittings for mastectomy products, prostheses, and wigs, along with hair and head covering solutions for individuals experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$506K
Contributions & grants$386K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$46K9%
Other revenue$73K
expenses
Total expenses$548K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$394K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$615K
Investments$184K
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$1.02M
Liquid reserves17.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN BIRD | EXEC. DIRECT | 40 | $91K |
board members · 12
- ALLISON BURTON-CHASE — EXEC. DIRECT
- BARBARA MACDOWELL RN — SECRETARY
- HOLLY MICHAELSON — MEMBER
- JULIE MARLETTE — MEMBER
- KATHLEEN GODFREY — MEMBER
- KEVIN DUBNER — MEMBER
- MARA GINSBERG — FOUNDER
- MARY BOWEN RN — MEMBER
- MAUREEN DEROSA — MEMBER
- RITA COX — PRESIDENT
- SORELLE BRAUTH — TREASURER
- STEVEN LERNER — MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Board advisory involvement and participation in educational initiatives related to breast cancer.
- Amoena Partner — Collaborates on educational content about swimming after breast surgery and promotes pocketed swimwear and Aqua Wave breast forms
- Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Partner — Collaborates on educational initiatives, including summarizing research takeaways from BCRF webinars.
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Partner — Collaborative relationship involving long-term facilitation of a Family Support Group and prior board service.
- New York State Attorney General Government — Mara Ginsberg, founder of To Life!, previously worked for the New York State Attorney General.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Partner — Honored cancer survivors at an RPI basketball game as part of a recognition event.
- St. Peter's Breast Center Partner — Professional affiliation where a board member designed and piloted a Nurse Navigation Program.
- To Life! Partner — Lori-ann Cunningham expresses gratitude for ongoing support received from To Life! during her cancer journey
- UAlbany Partner — Academic partnership through the Cancer Research Center, including educational programming and research dissemination.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Outreach and Engagementmethodology: community_ambassador_modelBy deploying community ambassadors and building local partnerships, we expand access to services, because trust-based, relationship-driven networks increase engagement among survivors who may otherwise be isolated or underserved.
- Education for Patient Empowermentmethodology: patient-empowermentBy educating patients about their condition and care options, we produce more effective partnerships with healthcare providers, because informed individuals are better equipped to advocate for themselves and participate in medical decisions.
- Holistic Support Modelmethodology: holistic_supportBy integrating practical, emotional, and wellness services, we produce improved psychosocial and physical outcomes, because addressing the full spectrum of needs during and after treatment supports overall recovery and quality of life.
- Peer-Mentorship for Mutual Healingmethodology: mutual_healing_through_peer_supportBy connecting breast cancer survivors through peer mentoring, we produce resilience and recovery for both mentee and mentor, because shared experience fosters mutual emotional healing and reduces isolation.