Stronger. Together.
Our Mission
Space Coast Survivors is a dedicated
501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing essential social and financial support to individuals impacted by breast cancer in
Brevard County, FL.
Our goal is to raise awareness, secure
funding, and actively engage the
community through a variety of initiatives.
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Community Impact
Dawn and Angie
2019
Space Coast Survivors began as a local social network in Brevard County, FL, in 2018 with a handful of young survivors who met in treatment. Since then, it has grown to support survivors of all ages and has impacted the lives of over one hundred people in all stages of survivorship.
We gather for crafts, community events, travel to breast cancer conferences, mud runs, lunches, fundraising in our own community, awareness events, walks, coffee dates with those who are newly diagnosed, and to help our members in any way we can (we did paint a house once!).
Carrie and Kim
2022
Why do we do what we do?
Our board is comprised of four survivors. Some of us didn't know where to find information or who to turn to during treatment. We want to change that for others.
"[What is] important for the [breast cancer] patient is the social support aspect of cancer care which involves the interaction with people sharing a similar experience or dealing with the impact of the disease on personal relationships. Psychological support is important to help patients to cope with any arising worries or fears" (Loibl & Lederer, 2014, para. 7).
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Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4209283/
Resources
Financial Aid
With the support from our community, we are able to offer financial assistance to individuals during active breast cancer treatment, providing support to help them navigate some of the economic challenges that may arise. Our aim is to alleviate financial burdens and enhance the quality of life for those in need.
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Please email SpaceCoastSurvivors321@gmail.com
for an application.
Keri, 2024
Support
Join our online support groups on Facebook to connect with others who understand your journey. Sharing experiences, offering empathy, and building a strong support network are vital aspects of life after a cancer diagnosis and help to foster a sense of community.
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Space Coast Survivors
(the private group--not the 'Inc.'!).
This is for any woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We also have some previvors!
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Space Coast Thrivers
This is a private group for women who have Stage IV breast cancer.
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Top: Jenny,Min, Jenn
Bottom: Kim, Judy, Keri, Dawn, Carrie, and Liane
Activities and Events
Survivors are encouraged to participate in any of our events. These are typically held monthly and can be found under the Events tab in our private survivor Facebook pages. Our events are pay-as-you-go. If you are unable to cover the cost of any event (typically <$20), please let us know. We have a fund for new members in treatment. We don't want finances to get in the way of us getting to know you.
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