Survivor Friendly Foundation is a non-profit organization. We strive to provide cancer survivors with essential items such as prostheses, wigs, and other management tools for side effects such as lymphedema, worry-related issues, sexual function, and future outlooks. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t cover many of these items, as they are considered cosmetic, despite being necessary for cancer patients to replace what they have lost. This lack of financial support, combined with a lack of mastectomy shops in close proximity and no insurance coverage, makes it impossible for many cancer survivors to obtain these essential items.

That’s why we are committed to providing these items for free to those who need them. We believe that all cancer survivors should have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive and live their best lives. We want to ensure that no one has to go without the essential items they need to manage their recovery and improve their quality of life. In addition to providing physical resources, we also promote breast health education and encourage self-checks. We believe early detection is crucial for improving outcomes and saving lives.

Lastly, we provide free consultation services to help women make informed decisions about their treatment options, specifically with regards to reconstruction versus prosthesis. We believe that every woman should have access to all the information she needs before making such an important decision, and we are committed to helping them navigate this process.

Our founder, Jacqueline Cromity, is a cancer survivor herself, and she experienced firsthand the physical changes that can come with cancer treatment. She felt embarrassed to walk into a beauty shop with darkened toenails and didn’t want to disclose her medical condition to strangers. Her experiences inspired her to create an emblem that companies can display on their websites or places of business, signifying that they are aware of cancer symptoms and are Survivor Friendly.