OUR MISSION.

Walking with Young Pink Warriors is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young women under the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. We understand the significant emotional toll that a cancer diagnosis can have on young women, especially in terms of anxiety and depression. To address this, we want to provide financial assistance with co-payments costs with a provider of the young woman’s choice. Our goal is to offer these young women the opportunity to prioritize their mental and physical well-being during this challenging time.

Our focus is to help women under 40 years old with assistance during this sensitive time in their life that is marked by growth, exploration and self-discover. This phase is often characterized by a myriad of transitions and milestones that shape one's identity and future trajectory. Walking With Young Pink Warriors is committed to standing alongside young women a they confront the complexities of the “redefining” phase post-breast cancer treatments.

We acknowledge the considerable financial burden that breast cancer treatments impose on women. It is our firm belief that no woman should ever be faced with the agonizing decision of prioritizing either her mental well-being or her physical health. With our community of support, we strive to help these women rediscover their strength, confidence, and resilience as they move forward with grace and determination.

OUR GOALS.

  • Provide financial support for young breast cancer survivors and patients between the ages of 19-39 to receive counseling services.

  • Helps young women reclaim their mental health during and after cancer treatments.

  • Partnering with local fitness resources to invite and encourage warriors and survivors to come as they are to engage in an intimate workout session(s).

  • Assists young women in finding a safe space to process the emotions and transitions during and after breast cancer treatments.

Facts About Breast Cancer

  • Younger women (e.g. under 40 or in their 20s–30s) diagnosed with breast cancer often report greater psychological morbidity (depression, anxiety) compared to older women and age-matched controls without cancer.

  • In a Finnish cohort study, women diagnosed 3–8 years earlier had higher depressive and somatic symptoms compared to before diagnosis, suggesting mental health impacts can persist or worsen long term.

  • The mental health burden is not just around diagnosis or treatment: survivors years out still battle elevated depressive or somatic symptoms.

  • Treatments can cause insomnia, fatigue, memory changes, mood swings, “chemo brain,” and hormonal shifts that all interact with mental health.

  • Body image, sexual health, and intimacy can shift after surgery and/or radiation which results in changes in breast appearance or sensation, low self-image, femininity, and relationships.