Coping Emotionally With Breast Cancer
If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, it may feel as though you've just stepped onto a roller coaster. And as much of a physical toll cancer takes on our bodies, it can also take a heavy toll on our mental health. Everyone reacts differently, and...
2020 Dare2Tutu
Be like Bob In 2015 we began what would be our annual fundraising event, Dare2Tutu. People love Bob's photographs in his pink tutu, and it seemed like it made sense to invite others to do the same. It was a simple idea; purchase a tutu, make a donation, and share...
Have you met Dave?
The guy in a Tutu on a Harley... Dave Duplay is the CEO and Chairman of Vital Options and our connection to helping reach more people who truly need financial support while dealing with cancer. The Vital Options foundation is a patient and caregiver foundation started...
Finding New (Socially Distant) Ways to Support Our Friends with Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and while we typically push all of you to get out and #Dare2Tutu together, this year we have a backup plan. One of our community members needed an idea about how to support her friend with breast cancer, and we really think...
Join Us As We #Dare2Tutu in 2020
Be like Bob In 2015 we began what would be our annual fundraising event, Dare2Tutu. People love Bob's photographs in his pink tutu, and it seemed like it made sense to invite others to do the same. It was a simple idea; purchase a tutu, make a donation, and show your...
A Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift
In celebration of mothers around the globe, we are offering fifteen percent off our beautiful new book, TUTU. In partnership with Vital Options, we have created a grant program to expedite financial support to breast cancer patients during the pandemic. Net proceeds...
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...
Getting Support for Breast Cancer Patient During the Pandemic
The Tutu Project announced today that we are releasing $15,000 for immediate relief to breast cancer patients struggling to feed their families during the pandemic. Fund distribution will be managed through a partnership with Vital Options International, whose team...
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...