A NEW CHAPTER IN GIVING BACK
Since its launch, the Give Back Grant has funded hundreds of moments of healing, joy, and connection for breast cancer survivors and thrivers through $500 grants.
At this time, we regret to share that we’ve experienced a lapse in funding for the $500 grant model for this program, and will not be able to continue providing individual grants.
But that doesn’t mean that this program is coming to the end. We’re currently reimagining new meaningful and sustainable ways to continue supporting survivors.
The next phase of the Give Back Grant will focus on in-person experiences, aligned partnerships, and exclusive opportunities that uplift, connect, and celebrate the BIPOC survivor and patient community. From wellness retreats to creative collaborations, we’re building new ways to give back that remain true to the heart of this program.
We’re also thrilled to share that as the program moves into its next chapter, it will be championed by our newest Board of Directors Secretary Havyne Cooper, who is a stage 4 survivor and community advocate.
The Give Back Grant started with giving. It continues with community — and with the support of our giving partners, we’ll keep finding new ways to give back together.
Partner With Us. Help Shape the Next Chapter of the Give Back Grant Program
be a gbg community partner
As the program shifts toward providing meaningful experiences in-person and virtually, we’re seeking community partners to provide in-kind and financial support.
In-Kind Partnerships we’re looking for:
Hiking, kayaking, surf therapy, paddleboarding and other outdoor adventure-focused experiences
Yoga and meditation, sound bathing, and restorative wellness
Ceramics, painting, journaling, dance and movement for creative healing and expression
Empowerment, dinner events, mentorship and confidence coaching
Energy healing, healing foods, integrative wellness
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIVE BACK GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORT
With gratitude to:
OUR GRANT CYCLE JUDGES
Our diverse panel of breast cancer survivors who served as judges this past grant cycle. We recognize your tremendous efforts in this difficult and emotional process of reading through the experiences of other survivors and patients.
OUR GIVE BACK GRANT PROGRAM SPONSORS
Smart & Sexy | Curvy Couture | Black Girl Sunscreen
PAST PROGRAM SPONSORS
The Clara Lionel Foundation, Curvy Couture Hello In There Foundation, The Community Foundation, Akos, Bosom Boutique, Breast Of Friends ,The Coast Creative, Coast Law Group, Fiona Prine, For The Breast Of Us LLC, Global Toy Box, Imogene and Willie, Jonsey Woods, Jordan & Robin Silon, Keva Dine Agency, Leigh Edwards & Company, Megan Garrett, M&M Company LLP, One Drop Ink, Orangetheory Fitness Nashville, Owls Brew, Red Ventures LLC, Studio Bank Nashville, Studio Barre Ventura, Global Toybox, Dip Already, For The Breast of Us, Big Sister Sisterhood, MIKOH, UTA, XO Jackie, Fit 4 Mom, Jetty Extracts, Rockers for Knockers, Angela Pachecho, AKOS
Our Cycle 5 Give Back Grant Program Ambassadors
Tamika L. Herbert
Tamika L. Herbert, known as "The Communicative Liberationist," is a passionate advocate and breast cancer survivor. In 2016, she was featured in Keep A Breast’s Breast Cast Exhibition in Portland, Oregon, and has served on the selection committee for the organization’s Give Back Grant, later becoming a grant recipient herself. On October 31, 2023, Tamika celebrated 10 years cancer-free and marked the occasion by publishing her first book, Conquer The Fight of Life, which shares her journey and lessons from overcoming cancer.
Jess Miso
Jess is a Stage 3 IDC breast cancer survivor who went through treatment during the pandemic with limited resources. Finding support from other survivors inspired her to become a cancer advocate and community builder. She’s also a college student advisor, dog mom, cat auntie, and boba milk tea lover. Jess values the Give Back Grant for its flexibility, which allowed her to visit a metastatic breast cancer friend in her final days “which certainly wasn't what I had planned, but definitely turned out to be the best thing and I'll be forever thankful for those moments with her.”
Dawn R. Freeman
Dawn is a 2-time breast cancer survivor! She is a singer, loves to propagate plants and is a cactus grower. Most importantly, she is a bearded dragon mom to her rescue Frankie. Dawn is a certified health coach, with a masters in public health and believes in a plant-based diet. She loves Keep A Breast as “it is an organization that helps survivors, caregivers and everyone through education, prevention and most important their Give Back Grants. It is indeed an organization that is helping to change the lives of others in a positive way.”
Tanesha Patterson
Tanesha was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42. Cancer taught her the value of resilience and the importance of cherishing every moment. She was a 2021 Keep A Breast Give Back Grant recipient and has always been a huge advocate for anything pertaining to Woman of Color even before breast cancer. Tanesha has been a volunteer at the shelter in her local community and in the healthcare industry for many years, so she knows the importance of giving back and helping others in need.