I started with YCT in June 2010, on a Sunday, after receiving my first chemo treatment on Thursday, for stage 3 breast cancer in my left breast that had spread to the lymph nodes under my left arm. I was so blessed to have gone through the program for a whole year, the entire length of my treatment, which lessened the side effects of the treatment and allowed my to go through a very difficult experience with joy and complete acceptance in my loving YCT family community. I grabbed hold of all the modalities available, acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy, nutritional support. I continued partaking of the services and added tapping, reiki, and sound therapy to my roster. It even helped the lymphedema in my left arm. I cannot state enough the importance for breast cancer patients to have a sacred space in which we can regroup our minds, bodies, and spirits around thriving, however that may look for each individual. At YCT, you are cared for, accepted, loved,. They share your ups and downs, highs and lows, laughter and tears, all without judgement allowing you to share without fear of reprisal or rejection. I am proud to be a part of this community, I am in awe of their generosity of time and spirit, and I have been humbled for 14 years by their unwavering support during my journey. The cancer returned in 2017 going to stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in the bone and once again I am utilizing this wonderful resource to thrive as I have been on chemo, every 3 weeks, for the past 7 years and counting. Please do all you can to support this organization, time, money, resources, your winning personalities, because everything you do makes a tremendous impact on the lives of those who may need just a little help to see the thriving side of survivorship, like me. Thank you, YCT family, I am genuinely grateful for you, your sacrifices through the years, and your matchless grace in welcoming me and so many others into the embrace of thriving. I truly would not still be here without you.
I started volunteering at this beautiful, life-nourishing organization in 2018 as a Reiki practitioner and eventually joined the board of directors. I deeply admire the community of people who dedicate their talents to make this organization run. I can also personally attest that YCT is an extremely financially responsible organization and excellent steward of donor resources. It’s an honor to be part of such a great non-profit.
luana 10/17/2022
Meredith, Your comments are bolstering in our good work. Thank you for being such a big part of it.
Review from Guidestar
This foundation means the world to me. After seeing firsthand how much actual services are needed and critically bereft in cancer after care from an insiders perspective. I was willing to do whatever it took to make these services available to people with cancer
With your help we can make them available to ALL people with ALL types of cancer. Help us raise funds for a dedicated freestanding wellness center and make this happen for people who need it the most when they can afford it least.