Linda Whitlow joins us to share her experience  as a two-time breast cancer survivor, which motivated her to start the organization Cancer Survivor Resources. Linda shares her inspiring journey and the driving force behind her nonprofit work, aiming to assist women facing financial struggles during cancer treatment. Linda sheds light on her organization's mission, providing timely assistance to women in active treatment by bridging the financial gap in their everyday needs. She explains the best ways in which donors are helping her launch her new endeavor, and offers advice on the best ways a donor can show up for the efforts of small start-up nonprofits like hers.

Episode Highlights:

• The financial challenges women face during cancer treatment. 

• The best ways for a donor to show up for a new charity. 

Linda Whitlow Bio:

Linda Whitlow is the Founder and CEO of Cancer Survivor Resources, an organization born from her journey and an unwavering commitment to supporting cancer survivors. In 2001, Linda faced the initial challenge of Stage 0 breast cancer, undergoing a lumpectomy followed by eight weeks of daily radiation. Little did she know that a decade later, she would confront Stage 3 cancer in the same breast, leading to a mastectomy and a unique reconstructive process utilizing stomach muscles.

Motivated by her personal experiences, Linda founded Cancer Survivor Resources with a dual mission. Firstly, she aspires to empower survivors with the knowledge and resources needed to address the questions that arise during and after cancer treatment. Secondly, recognizing the financial strains that often accompany a cancer diagnosis, Linda is dedicated to connecting survivors with agencies that can assist with essential needs such as utilities, food, and childcare.

Links:

• Website: https://cancersurvivorresources.org

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-whitlow-618aa8122  

If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/165-Navigating-the-Waves-of-Philanthropy 

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/162-Philanthropy-Success-Stories-and-Blunders-to-Avoid 

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/The-Best-and-Worst-of-Philanthropy-with-David-Secord 

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.    

Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected].