215. Granting Wishes Brings Joy with Elesha Snyder & Jan Hillman

Love the podcast? Send us a text!Creating hope through tragedy is a powerful concept that is exemplified throughout this podcast episode. The conversation we have with Jan Hillman and Elesha Snyder shed light on the devastating effects of breast cancer and how it can inspire individuals to take action and make a difference.  Jan shares her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer multiple times, including a recent diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Elesha shares the story of her sister Kelli who unfortunately passed away from metastatic disease.  Elesha's desire to make a difference and help others going through similar experiences is commendable. By creating the Breast Wishes Foundation, she is not only honoring her sister's memory but also providing support and resources to individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Welcome to the conversationTopics Covered in this Episode:00:04:03 - Jan's Personal Experience with Breast Cancer00:09:03 - Elesha's Experience with Her Sister's Breast Cancer and the Inspiration for Breast Wishes Foundation00:12:26 - Mission and Vision of Breast Wishes Foundation00:22:57 - Importance of Bringing Joy and Granting Wishes00:26:44 - Focus on Committees and Spreading the Workload00:27:42 - Importance of Strategic Planning and Accomplishments00:36:02 - Discussion on Sustainable Expansion and Self-Care00:40:03 - Additional Resources and Topics to Explore+++++++++++++++++++++About Breast Wishes Foundation: https://www.breastwishesfoundation.org/+++++++++++++++++++++Attend a free virtual SurvivingBreastCancer.org event:https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events+++++++++++++++++++++SurvivingBreastCancer.org's  Mission: To empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. About SurvivingBreastCancer.org: SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.+++++++++++++++++++++Follow us on InstagramLaura and Will: https://www.instagram.com/laura_and_will/SurvivingBreastCancer.org: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.