Ep 020: Helping Women Recover from Breast Cancer Surgery One Basket at a Time

Carolyn Cole-Rodenburg– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 20 Carolyn Cole-RodenburgCarolyn Cole-Rodenburg, a 18-year breast cancer survivor, is the Founder & President of The IIIB’s Foundation, a highly recognized and respected breast cancer charity. She is an exemplary model of someone who has personal knowledge of the physical and emotional effects of breast cancer. Carolyn is determined to fully live her life dedicated to comforting and educating other survivors, their family and friends. She is a dynamic professional who easily communicates with all intellectual levels and shares her knowledge and compassion openly in an attempt to better educate others about important issues faced by women following a breast cancer diagnosis.Carolyn’s passion is to help women! 1 month following her wedding of April 12, 2002, at the age of 43, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. She survived the life-threatening disease as a result of her 1st mammogram she had due to the encouragement of friends. Her diagnosis and survival ignited a passion in her to devote her life to educate women about early detection and to provide resources and comforting items needed during the breast cancer process. She found that there were many people raising money for large corporations to help find the cure, but she felt the lack of support, emotional healing and comfort for those women who may not have time to wait for a cure.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Carolyn Cole-Rodenburg about her charity and her determination to comfort and educate cancer survivors. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Her IIIB’s Charity donations of baskets to patients and how they comfort women with specific items inside on their journey and fight. The importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (October)How Carolyn dedicated her life to promoting recovery after breast cancer surgery and how she has been successful with her product creativity and personal insight, providing dignity and hope for women on their journey to recovery.  Connect with Carolyn:Guest Contact Info:Website: https://www.keepthecandleglowing.org/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheIIIBsFoundation/Instagram- @theiiibsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: [email protected] episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/