Breast Cancer Resource Center Savannah, GA USA
Breast Cancer Support #togetherweweatherthisstorm support, courage, connection
Breast Cancer Support
#togetherweweatherthisstorm
support, courage, connection

resources and survivors' tips to find support & connection
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understanding early detection, cancer, genetics, and wellness.
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getting involved and making a difference for now and the future
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Peer Mentors

With ABCD

Find one-to-one support with ABCD.

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With KotF

Curriculums to educate and inspire.

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Apple Podcast

With KotF

Supportive episodes also on iTunes.

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KotF is grateful to have the support of our community, corporations, foundations, heathcare systems, media, & other breast cancer organizations. Become one of our partners. #togetherweweatherthisstorm

KotF supports breast cancer patients through programs that help w/physical & emotional healing. Some include: hardship assistance, transportation, therapy financial assistance & research

Programs

Therapy

If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer and are struggling with: anxiety, fear, grief, guilt, family, etc, you may qualify for low or no cost therapy.

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Hardship Support

KotF breaks down physical barriers by providing financial hardship assistance for things like groceries, childcare, bills, wigs, etc.

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Care Bags

We provide chemo and mastectomy care bags to patients undergoing treatment. We work with local infusion and surgical centers to distribute.

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Transportation

Through a partnership with UWCE, KotF assists qualifying patients with gas cards so that they can get to their life-saving treatments.

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Research

Through a partnership with Adelphi & Dr. C, KotF investigates the psychosocial implications of a diagnosis and mental health support.

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Reframe Beauty

No matter our shape, size, losses, or scars, beauty exists in the ownership of our bodies. KotF created a professional gallery of survivors to remind us all of this.

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Our Team

Chris Maxwell

Director
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2026
  • Serves on Programs Committee 2025, 2026

Julie Powers

Director
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2026
  • Serves on Fundraising Committee 2026

Laura Hagan

Director
  • CPA
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2026
  • Serves on Finance Committee 2026

Traci Moore

Director
  • Survivor
  • Firsthand knowledge/experience with the physical and emotional elements of diagnosis and treatment.
  • Peer Mentor
  • KOTF 2024 Disco Model
  • KOTF 2025 Biggest Bootlegger
  • Former Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology/Surgery Nurse for 17 years and Quality Nurse for Sepsis and Stroke Programs for a year prior to diagnosis.
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2026
  • Serves on Fundraising Committee 2025, 2026
 

Valerie Oliver

Director
  • Secretary 2026
  • Joined the KotF Board of Directors in 2025
  • Serves on Fundraising Committee 2025, 2026 (chair)
  • Serves on Finance Committee 2025, 2026

Patti Bryan

Director
  • Director
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2025
  • Serves on Fundraising Committee 2025, 2026

Laura Dow

Director & Treasurer
  • Survivor
  • Retired Chief Financial Officer of Memorial Health
  • Participated in our second annual KotF Shine the Light Disco Night
  • Has firsthand knowledge/experience with the physical and emotional elements of diagnosis and treatments from a patient's perspective.
  • Also has knowledge and expertise from the hospital's perspective.
  • Loves true crime podcasts and loves to travel
  • Joined KotF Board of Directors in 2024
  • Serves on Finance Committee 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Serves on Executive/Board Governance Committees 2025, 2026
  • Treasurer 2025, 2026

Aileen Gabbey

Director & Vice President
  • Owner of Productive Nonprofits
  • Has led nonprofits for over 25 years including serving as Executive Director of The Maryland SPCA and Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia.
  • Has served on Boards of Directors in leadership roles
  • Volunteers for SCORE and United Way of the Coastal Empire here in Savannah
  • Offers consulting through Productive Nonprofits.
  • She currently advises nonprofits in the areas of Board governance and organizational strategies
  • Joined the KotF Board of Directors in 2024
  • Serves on the Executive & Board Governance Committee 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Vice President 2025, 2026

Jenny Woodward

Director
  • Survivor
  • Homeschool Mom
  • Has firsthand knowledge/experience with the physical and emotional elements of diagnosis and treatments.
  • Peer-counseled other survivors.
  • Participated in our first annual Shine the Light Disco Night.
  • Participated in KotF podcast interview. (Click on the podcast icon above to hear more from Jenny).
  • Joined the KotF Board of Directors in 2023
  • Served as Vice President in 2024
  • Reframing Beauty Program Coordinator
  • Serves on Programs Committee 2024, 2025, 2026

Vanessa Brink

Director
  • NP in medical oncology
  • Knows the physical/medical side to treatment (especially with chemotherapy)
  • Huge supporter of the mental health aspect of treatment too
  • Investigated the potential benefits of Qui Chong for cancer patients
  • Participated in KotF podcast (Click on the podcast icon above to hear more from Vanessa).
  • Founding Board Member, since 2022
  • Serves on Programs Committee 2024, 2025, 2026

Ashley Moore

Director & President
  • LMFT and owner of Building Blocks Family Counseling
  • Initiated development of Making Lemonade Breast Cancer Group/Curriculum
  • Worked with numerous clients who've experienced the medical trauma of breast cancer
  • Participated in KotF podcast interviews: one on Emotional Wounds and Healing, and the other on Trauma, PTSD, and Breast Cancer. (Click on the podcast icons above to hear more from Ashley).
  • Founding Board Member, since 2022
  • Served as Treasurer 2022, 2023
  • Served as President 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Serves of Exec/Board Governance Committee 2024, 2025, 2026

Joyce Williams

Founder/ Executive Director
  • Founder of Keepers of the Flame Foundation - 2022
  • Survivor/Advocate
  • Author of Tokens of Courage
  • Peer Counselor
  • Interviewed professionals for KotF podcast
  • Created and taught the free, research-based digital Resilience Curriculum (click on YouTube Icon above to hear more from Joyce)
  • Partnered with Dr Elisabeth Counselman Carpenter to conduct a formal study on breast cancer patient preferences on physician driven referrals to therapy. Visit our research section to learn more about where their research has been published.
  • Served as President 2022, 2023
  • Executive Director 2024, 2025, 2026

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