Grants Update: Funding for groceries provided to NJ families via Pathways
We are proud to announce that, thanks to our community's generous donations, we funded groceries for over 10 families dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis in New Jersey. The funds were distributed in partnership with Pathways, a program of The Connection, which...
LympheDIVAs Creates Compression Garment for The Tutu Project
LympheDIVAs creates beautiful and medially correct compression apparel for breast cancer survivors with lymphedema. Linda has been wearing them for years; they are softer than other compression sleeves, and they are, without a doubt, the best looking. We are proud to...
Ballerina at an ATM. A Heartfelt Dedication.
The day of my brother’s memorial was understandably sad. With heavy hearts, we all talked about Danny and realized at that moment we were not going home without Danny’s ATM Ballerina shot. We told our family what we were about to do…
5 Ways Dogs (and Pets!) Help You Cope When You Have Cancer
Many studies and research have proved how helpful dogs can be, especially when you are dealing with cancer. Coping with cancer isn't easy, and leaning on friends (even furry ones) is important! The unconditional love from your furry friend is exactly what you might...
Bob on Broadway
Then there was the time my friend Keith ended up on the stage of the famed Caroline's on Broadway. One of the items on his bucket list was to be a stand-up comedian, and there he was! He inspires me daily. Keith: Bob, why don't you come up on...
Naam Yoga Celebrates The Tutu Project
We are loved! Add in a whole lot of thankful, and we send this straight to Naam Yoga in Arizona. Why? Because this year our cherished friends held two fundraisers to raise nearly $3,000. Yes, $3,000! Before we continue, we would like to share just who Naam Yoga is and...
Lung Cancer Survivor Inspired to Create Organic Product Line
We are proud to introduce lung cancer survivor and cancer advocate Leslie Welton. Leslie was inspired to create a 100% organic, healthy brand of products after her own cancer battle caused by chemicals almost took her life. This year, we are proud to boast that this...
Teaching Kids to Give Back with Notes of Hope Through Art Therapy
Talking to kids about cancer is scary. We were surprised when Dr. Knight, a first grade teacher at Kyrene Traditional Academy in Arizona used The Tutu Project to talk to kids about how individuals can make a difference using art as therapy for others. She asked them...
How Losing my Hair from Breast Cancer Boosted my Self-Confidence
Written by Tashira it took two days before i realized my hair was falling out. i was convinced the black sponge i used to coil the sides of my cropped natural cut was falling apart. little did i know it wasn’t the sponge. chemotherapy had taken its toll. believe it or...
My Dear Angel
As I perused my journals, I came across a letter that I want to share. It was written in what seems like a lifetime ago, yet the words stand true. The photograph is compliments of my husband who shared the beautiful sunset with me, oh so many moons gone. My Dear...
Herceptin Treatment #208
Roughly. There may have been a few times I went four weeks rather than the usual every three but the idea is the same. I've had a lot of Herceptin pumped into my body. It goes without saying, but I need it to build up to one short thought, that is a lot of visits to...
Cancer, Chemo and Cosmetics
The chemotherapy that I’m taking has a great reputation for doing some serious damage to cancer cells. It’s powerful stuff. The problem is it doesn’t just damage the bad cells. I liken it to a bomb going off in enemy territory. “Fantastic! We wiped out the...
Why I’m Not Sorry I Had Cancer – Inspiring Thoughts from Andrea Harris
Why I'm Not Sorry I had Cancer What Cancer Took from Me It's easy to describe all the things that cancer took from me. It took my left breast, my hair, my perfect figure, and my last gasp chance to have my own child. It took relationships that needed to be severed and...
Dear Diary. May 4th, 2018: Living Beyond Breast Cancer Advocacy Program
Dear Diary, Several weeks have passed since I attended the Living Beyond Breast Cancer #HearMyVoice outreach program. I already raved about the phenomenal advocates I met but did I mention the staff? They are a warm, kind and dedicated group. Diary, they give so much....