Breast Cancer Survivor Support Project
Be a part of our organization. Our members gather monthly to discuss tools for survivorship, provide support and motivation, share information and personal experiences. Our Peer Survivor Support Groups are held every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm noon at the Yvonne Burke Recreation Center (Ladera Center) located at 4750 W 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90056 with simultaneous live broadcast via Zoom.
Our programming includes access to peer navigation, healthy living workshops, each-one-teach-one breast health peer training, dynamic guest speakers, breast health education, a community support network, and more.
We are here to support your survivorship needs. We offer a variety of resources, services and support to survivors, their families and their respective communities.
Our services include:
- Support groups and counseling services for survivors and family.
- Free health and wellness workshops for survivors and their families to introduce self-management tools to address co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, other cancers and more.
- Free early detection/self-examination techniques training.
- Free health care resource packets and emergency support to member survivor families in crisis
- Crisis intervention for survivors in treatment, and emergency financial relief from a cancer diagnosis (on a case-by-case evaluation)
- Access and navigation assistance for breast cancer survivors to guide them through the full treatment process by a fully trained advocate who has been through the process herself.
- WOC will assist survivors in the creation of a long-term Self-Care plan that coordinates the follow-up medical care received from all doctors and care-givers.
As breast cancer advocates, WOC serves on the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Board of Directors and continues to effect major change annually to the NBCC Advocacy Training Conference and “Lobby Day” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Furby was first diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 90’s. A mother, wife and former educator, she researched support groups in her community, finding a home in the of Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivor’s Support Project (WOC). Cancer would come back three other times, all of which she beat with a smile. Grateful for the support of her survivor sisterhood, Jackie fast became a recruiter and lead cheer leader for WOC. A lover of people and silly jokes, Jackie made daily calls to encourage other women undergoing treatment and recovery. As it was her belief that “No woman should face cancer alone.”
Jackie was a part of the inaugural facilitators for our EACH ONE TEACH ONE community breast health education program where for nearly 30 years, Jackie used her passion for teaching to educate black and other women of color at high risk for breast cancer, on breast health and cancer prevention. Using her comforting spirit she also navigated breast cancer survivors from diagnosis to recovery, scheduling appointment reminders and coordinating transportation and regular wellness checks.
WOC acknowledges the unique challenges women of color face in the healthcare system and the inherent strength it takes to confront them. The Jackie Furby Legacy Award provides emergency financial assistance to women of color recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The award is granted to help ease the unexpected financial burdens that accompany a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
A Spirit of Joy Our mission in providing this legacy award is to honor Jackie and the spirit of joy and hope she embodied. By providing meaningful support to women of color navigating breast cancer for the first time., allowing them to focus on healing rather than financial strain, we intend to continue Jackie’s commitment to uplifting others during their most challenging moments.
Eligibility Requirements: this award utilizes a nomination process. The applicant is nominated by a person familiar with their commitment to others and health condition. Eligible nominees meeting the following criteria are eligible for the award:
- Women of color with a breast cancer diagnosis within the past 12 calendar months
- Recipient will have a demonstrated financial need related to diagnosis and treatment
- Recipient’s life and work examples the spirit of resilience that Jackie Furby exemplified
Application Steps
- Complete the award application with personal information and diagnosis details
- Submit a brief personal statement describing nominated journey and intended use of funds
- Provide documentation of financial need.
Project Highlights
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AMEN Initiative
The Survivor to THRIVER Wellness Warrior’s Project is a 6-week health education and fitness program designed to address three areas of women’s healthcare: 1) Breast Health Knowledge 2) Nutrition Education and 3) Fitness Training. Our overall goal is to support breast cancer survivors and women at risk for breast cancer in developing consistent health and fitness practices. Using bi-monthly health lectures and multiple weekly fitness classes, our Survivors to THRIVERS Wellness Warriors Project provides vital breast health education and professional fitness training.
Highlights of the project include support groups, walking groups, kundalini yoga classes, Huladance, World dance, West African dance, Belly dance, meditation and journaling class, breast health seminars and nutrition seminars.
Each one Teach One is a FREE Breast Health Education Seminar series open to everyone! EOTO seminars are designed to educate underserved communities on breast health practices. EOTO is our oldest program. Our seminars are presented in Los Angeles county year-round SUPPORT SERVICES @ OUR OFFICES
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Heart disease
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Cancer
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Cerebrovascular disease
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Diabetes
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Accidents
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All Causes
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