On this episode Vicki and Randalynn sit down with a few of the ladies from Cap & Conquer. We are excited to introduce you to 3 of the founders, Ali (breast cancer survivor), Janet (ovarian cancer survivor) and Taylor (her sister is a Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer survivor). Each of them will share a bit about their diagnosis, how they know one another and how they came to be part of the amazing team that is Cap & Conquer. 

Their main focus is to help cancer patients "Cap & Conquer" hair loss from chemotherapy. Their mission is to break down financial and educational barriers to using scalp cooling (also known as cold cap therapy) to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.  

They want every eligible cancer patient to be aware of cold caps and to be able to use them if they so choose, no matter the cost. They work tirelessly to raise money to directly fund patients who cannot afford the treatment. They currently support those in MI, but are happy to answer any questions you may have about the cold capping process no matter where you live.  

Learn more about Cap & Conquer: https://www.capandconquer.org/

https://www.instagram.com/capandconquer/

https://www.facebook.com/capandconquer2020/

 

This week Randalynn and Vicki spend some time catching up after 2 months of incredible interviews.

Thank you to all of the amazing women that have shared their diagnosis stories with us the last two months. We celebrated ovarian cancer thrivers in September and breast cancer thrivers in October. Thank you for sharing your stories of diagnosis, struggles, triumphs and so much more. We appreciate you all so much! 

Vicki and Randalynn can be found on Instagram @SipsWithSurvivors

Vicki @VictoriouslyHopeful

Randalynn @KickOvarianCancer

Have you heard of Dana Donofree? How about AnaOno...? If not, you are missing out. We encourage you to run to the site after you finish this episode - Because it is a good one with lots of laughs, an amazing story of triumph and amazing advice.

(And check below for a discount code...) 

This week we introduce you to Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO of AnaOno. At the age of 27, Dana, a fashion designer who was about to get married, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She found her little lump while in the shower by accident.  

Her cancer was very aggressive and actively growing. She immediately went into fight and survival mode as she progressed through treatment, jumping head first into taking care of herself. Cancer helped Dana to better appreciate the little things and take a look at the toxic energy in her life. She shared with us that she never does something unless it brings her joy. 

Dana has been a light in the breast cancer community. She has shared her gift of fashion and design, ultimately enhancing the lives of those impacted by cancer. Thank you Dana for sharing your story, some laughs and your journey with us. 

Dana is gifting our listeners with 15% off right now on anything full price on the site. Use code SIPS15 for 15% off at check out www.anaono.com 

AnaOno. Designed differently. Because we are. And different is beautiful.

You can find Dana at https://www.instagram.com/daynadono/

and AnaOno https://www.instagram.com/anaonointimates/

https://www.inc.com/profile/dana-donofree

 

 

This week the ladies are chatting with Ruth Crane - A thriving Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor and founder of Ears To You. Ruth shares with Randalynn and Vicki about her her cancer diagnosis and how she started her non-profit. Not only is she a cancer advocate, a blessing to the cancer community, but also a caring, thoughtful Mom.  

Ears To You began donating earrings in June 2008 and has helped thousands of cancer patients feel joyful and hopeful. They now host a yearly Gala raising funds for to continue supporting cancer patients and honoring amazing survivors. 

Ears To You was developed out of the sense to help other people undergoing cancer treatments enjoy that same feeling of normalcy and hope as they too dealt with their loss of hair, or the stress of cancer treatments.  While in the hospital for a possible infection while undergoing chemotherapy, the idea of Ears To You came to Ruth.  She felt instantly better with her things from home – things that made her feel like herself – and thought maybe other cancer patients would feel better with these items too.  Ruth feels like the idea was divinely inspired since she desired to do something to help other cancer patients that was easy and affordable.

To learn more about Ears To You - https://earstoyou.org/

Ruth - https://earstoyou.org/about/ruths-story/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/earstoyoubling/

 

This week the ladies are chatting with Kelly Thomas - A thriving stage 3C TNBC - Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor and the founder of TNBC Thrivers. Kelly is 2 years NED and sharing her story, growth after cancer, encouraging other TNBC Thrivers and showing up for her community.

Kelly dives deep into her cancer diagnosis this week and shares with our community the highs and lows of her initial diagnosis. Wondering how it may look when diagnosed, and what you happen leading up to treatment, Kelly shares her twists and turns of that part of her story. 

As Founder of TNBC Thrivers you can follow her and other amazing women @tnbc_thrivers where they are working to spread hope and share their stories with the world. 

You can find Kelly hosting bi-monthly chats with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation as well! www.tnbcfoundation.org 

Kelly is a TNBC Advocate, as well as an advocate for fitness and exercising for survival. You can find her on Instagram @talkischeapxo where she shares her thriving life after cancer and moving her body for her best life. 

This week the ladies of Sips With Survivors are introducing you to the Cancer Fashionista, Melissa Berry. She is a fashion and beauty publicist, who also happens to be a breast cancer survivor. After her own diagnosis, Melissa decided to take her experience with cancer and help women feel good and feel beautiful.   Listen in as they sip, chat, laugh and dive into beauty during and after a cancer diagnosis. We all deserve to look and feel our best no matter what is going on in our lives.   “I jump out of bed every single morning knowing that I’m going to make at least one woman feel beautiful throughout her cancer journey…and beyond.” - Melissa Berry   You can find out more about Melissa on her site Cancer Fashionista   Tue into her new podcast Dear Cancer, I’m Beautiful   Follow along on Instagram @cancerfashionista and Facebook @Cancer Fashionista

Vicki and Randalynn chatted and sipped with Tracy Weiss, a cancer survivor and got to learn about her cancer story,  as well as an introduction into who and what The Chick Mission is all about. You don't want to miss this episode.

The Chick Mission is a national community of patients, survivors, parents, doctors, advocates, friends, and loved ones working together to preserve hope, sanity, and choice for women battling cancer.

Their mission is to ensure every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy for legislative change. 

You can find them on Instagram and Facebook @chickmission

They have even been on Good Morning America and InStyle. These ladies are making leaps and waves in this community. THANK YOU!

Find out more about the Annual Gala on October 28th in NY:  https://chickmissiongala2021.funraise.org/

Learn about all the resources and info The Chick Mission has for you! https://www.thechickmission.org/our-story/#peeps-list-section

 

On this week's episode Vicki and Randalynn sip and chat with breast cancer survivor and thriver Ashadee Miller. She is loving mother, wife and fitness enthusiast. She has  been and continues to be an amazing advocate and speaker for health and fitness within the breast cancer community. 

Ashadee shares her diagnosis, family and healing process with the community @dearcancer_itsme on Instagram. She is an eloquent writer and speaker, sharing her beautiful words with her followers. You can also find some of her articles at https://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/ashadee-miller/

Please follow along with us @SipsWithSurvivors on Instagram where you can learn more about Ashadee and all of our other guests. 

This week Vicki and Randalynn sip and chat with Anna Crollman. She is not only a breast cancer survivor, but also an amazing Mom, thriver and beauty lover.    She loves sharing pieces of her life and how wellness, style and beauty have helped her thrive as a wife, mother and content creator! You can find Anna's blog filled with tips for during treatment, after, fertility, motherhood, beauty and so much more.  www.MyCancerChic.com Find Anna on all social channels @MyCancerChic   If you wanted to try the protein shake she mentioned from Chike, that flavor combos sounded delish! She's sharing her code for 10% off  https://www.ilikechike.com Use MYCANCERCHIC for 10% off

This week Randalynn and Vicki are chatting, sipping and laughing with ovarian cancer survivor Sara. Sara is a vibrant young survivor who chats about diagnosis, treatment, cold capping and longing for a sense of community that worked for her. 

After seeking a place to feel like she belonged in the ovarian cancer community, she decided to create one herself. Young Ovarian Cancer Women is a space for young women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to share their story. She encourages women to come for support, share tips, tricks and even hosts zoom get togethers. 

Sara can be found on Instagram @sarai2220

Find out more about her Instagram community @young_ovarian_cancer_

Find Sips With Survivors on Instagram @SipsWithSurvivors