Resources and Links

American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer
Information Guide: A informative Guide to
Breast Cancer see the ACS's Breast
Cancer Guide. Visit today Click Here

The Social Security and Disability Resource Center (SSDRC.com) is an informational

website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability, how to

appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how

to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants. The site’s author

is a former disability examiner for the social security administration.

If you know any woman currently undergoing chemo, there is a

cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning 1 time per

month for 4 months while in treatment. To sign you will need a

doctor to fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a

Reason will have a participating maid service in your zip code area

arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA

and currently has 547 partners. Visit cleaningforareason.org

Prom and Homecoming is a highlight for many high

schools girls and one that calls for a pretty dress. But as formal season approaches,

there are countless girls who are unable to afford a dress. “Belle of the Ball” is a

project that gives those girls a beautiful dress for their special evening. The reasons

of why and how are not important just that we are there to help them out with their

homecoming or prom needs. All of the dresses are free of charge and we hope they

will be returned to Belle of the Ball when you are through wearing them. The idea is

to not have a single dress hanging in the back of a closet not being worn. Some of

our dresses are new with tags still attached and many have been worn only once.

Ribbons of Hope Boutique is devoted to serving

women who are about to undergo breast surgery

as well as women who have hadbreast surgery.

Certified mastectomy fitters.
Carrie Heideman, CMF - 727-546-4455

Visit our information page here.

Sue Glader - Author of Nowhere Hair, a vibrantly and

poignantly illustrated book that focuses on explaining

the loss of hair due to chemotherapy. Explains hats,

scarves, wigs, going bald in public, and the idea that

what is inside of us is far more important than how we

look on the outside. Appropriate for ages 3 to 12.

One of two books LIVESTRONG.ORG recently

recommended to help explain cancer to children.

Nowhere Hair By Sue Glader,
illustrations by Edith Buenen.
Visit Sue's website to purchase this book nowherehair.com

First Descents - First Descents is
committed to curing young adults of
the emotional effects of cancer and
empowering them to regain control
of their lives by experiencing outdoor
adventure therapy through kayaking,
rock climbing and other outdoor adventure sports. All programs are free of charge to

participants. For more information please visit firstdescents.org

Jane Wilson - Author of A Jar for my Tears: a journal

of prayer and healing for Women with Breast Cancer.

Visit Jane's Facebook page for more information.

A Jar for my Tears can be purchased here

Casting for Recovery - was founded on the
principles that the natural world is a healing force
and that cancer survivors deserve one weekend —
free of charge and free of the stresses from medical
treatment, home, or workplace — to experience
something new and challenging while enjoying
beautiful surroundings within an intimate, safe, and
nurturing structure. Visit Casting For Recovery

i’m too young for this cancer foundation - Founded

by and for young adults affected by cancer, The I’m Too

Young For This! Cancer Foundation is the nation’s largest

support community for the next generation of patients,

survivors and caregivers between 15-40.

Learn more at stupidcancer.org

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is a global
organization dedicated to the critical issues
unique to young women and breast cancer.
YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the
medical, research, advocacy and legislative
communities to increase the quality and
quantity of life for women diagnosed with

breast cancer ages 40 and under. Visit youngsurvival.org today!