Jackie's Angles: A nonprofit raising funds for Metastatic Breast Cancer

We want to change the experience for those diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as Stage IV, which is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, most often the bones, lungs, brain, or liver. Around 30% of breast cancer patients develop metastases, and those with MBC live an average of 18–24 months. Each year, over 40,000 people in the U.S. die from MBC. While there’s no cure yet, it doesn’t always mean the end of life.

We’re a volunteer-run, non-profit foundation focused on raising awareness and funding treatments. A portion of every donation and fundraiser proceeds (after expenses) goes to Metavivor, with $5 from each T-shirt sold also donated. Metavivor directs 100% of their donations to research grants. This year and in the future, a larger share of donations will support Jackie’s two children, Aubrey and Bryce—helping Aubrey reach her college goals and creating long-term funding for Bryce. We’re also exploring ways to help other women facing this devastating disease.