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It took a village. Three women built one. 🩷

In 2020 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer before I’d had the chance to become a mom. Treatment meant IVF, one embryo, and the news I’d need a surrogate — at a cost of $150,000, with none of the financial support oncology patients deserve.

So two other survivors, Victoria Raphael and Ann Palmer, and I googled how to start a nonprofit, filled the chip dip at our own fundraisers, and bootstrapped A Chance For Life from nothing.

My son, Chance, arrived in December 2023 — months after we awarded our first grant.

This summer, our first grant recipients, Rusty and Christina, welcomed their daughter Stella after a two-year wait for the right surrogate. Every dollar donated helped make that happen.

We were three women who turned pain into purpose. And we won’t rest until every woman gets her Chance.

Donate at www.achanceforlife.org or at the link in bio and join our village. 🩷

#AChanceForLife #BreastCancerAwareness #Surrogacy #JoyMining #MotherhoodAfterCancer

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On being aware🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

I cried like a baby all day. It’s not like this is my first Breast Cancer Awareness rodeo, but today felt different. I’m usually pulled in a hundred directions with press and events. This year, I chose one thing to attend today. The launch of the the annual #breastcancerawareness campaign for an organization I work closely with, @bcrfcure

It was held at Grand Central Terminal. The whole worst club of best members was there (aka my survivor and thrivers sisters). Some were performing with @oncoballet and @thejanicejam and as they sang and danced to “For Good”. I was surrounded by my Breasties in the audience, many of whom are my inner sanctum friend group, and I started to sob. Deep guttural wails came through me. Not because I was sad about my own breast cancer, but because I felt each of their journeys profoundly as I scanned their beautiful faces. They walked through so much fire and today use their voices, bodies, platforms, energy, focus, time, and heart to help us move closer to a world without breast cancer. Each of them in their own unique way. And I felt so damn lucky to know and love them.

So this month, celebrate the women you know who wake up each morning to be moms, co-workers, friends, sisters, teachers, daughters, wives, and advocates after enduring the unimaginable. Tell their stories. Celebrate them.

It’s my wish for a world without breast cancer and we are moving closer to that every single day with research. That day has not arrived quite yet. A prayer for those we have lost. A thank you to those who have held me up. And a deep bow to those who walk beside me🩷

“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good”🩷

#breastcancersupport #cancercommunity #sisterhoodispowerful #sarrahstrimelbentley

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Summer, you were a good one ☀️

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THE SFW EDIT: Eating well is part of the work, and these are the places we trust to do it right.

Nourish by The Roundtree (@nourishbyroundtree)  → Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients  → East End farms + local fisheries  → Fresh seafood + vegetables  → Wellness-forward approach to cooking  → Global influence with a strong connection to the local landscape

P.S. Say hi to our friend Annie (@anpalme1) while you’re there!

Locanut (@locanut.nyc)  → Organic, quality-focused ingredients  → 100% gluten-free kitchen  → Seed-oil-free house-made items  → No refined sugars  → Grass-fed meats, organic poultry + pasture-raised eggs  → Paleo, Keto, Whole30 + vegan options

Juice Press (@juicepress)  → Cold-pressed juices  → Organic ingredients throughout  → Smoothies + nutrient-dense bowls  → Soups, wraps + grab-and-go options  → Locations throughout NYC

Provisions (@provisionssagharbor)  → Organic fruits + vegetables  → Supports local organic farmers  → Fresh-made juices + smoothies  → Organic cafe serving breakfast + lunch  → Vitamins, supplements + natural personal care

Save this for when you need it most.  📍 52 East 11th Street, Manhattan

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WE HAVE BIG NEWS!!!!

@achanceforlifefoundation had its first baby! We are thrilled to introduce you to Stella Marie Dorr Drake, the greatest blessing to our first grant recipients Christina And Rusty.

We can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful baby girl with the village that came together to make this miracle happen. If you find it in your heart to donate today, link is in bio to help make another breast cancer survivor’s dreams of becoming a mama. Special thanks to @brownstonesurrogacy for partnering with us and our angel Amanda ❤️🩷

#surrogacyjourney #breastcancersurvivors #achanceforlife #fertilityjourney

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One more post for the most incredible summer celebration on the beach last weekend for @brooke.abrams.design!

Event Planner and Producer: @destination.haus
Music: @dr.fazz.dynamik
Rentals: @sdpr_rentals
Food: @montaukcatering
Photography: @pbj_images

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We had the honor of showering @ctinamarie our inaugural grant recipient this week. Baby Girl Dorr Drake is due in August! And it is because all of your support that a beautiful breast cancer survivor is able to become a MAMA. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We can’t wait to meet you, baby girl🩷

#breastcancersurvivors #surrogacyjourney #fertilityjourney #herchance #achanceforlife

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I used to drink wine, now I just BAKE EVERYTHING.

In all seriousness, I celebrated 90 days alcohol free yesterday. The first 90 consecutive days of my adult life I’ve gone without alcohol. I am so darn proud of myself and I keep using the phrase, “my soul has come back online”.

From a former NYC party girl turned Brooklyn toddler mom, I choose frosted brownies and my baby every single time..

#alcoholfreelife #nomorewine #psychedelicmedicine #joymining #sarrahstrimelbentley

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Surrogacy is often sought out after a long long road of infertility or a life changing medical diagnosis. There is a heavy grief that must be processed when the loss of carrying a baby is felt. And while the hard moments can feel insurmountable, the magical ones??? There’s nothing like it.

There is so much magic in this unconventional but beautiful way of bringing a tiny human to earth. The baby gets even more love and prayers for safe passage with another angel in the mix. It truly does take a village.

I co-founded the nonprofit @achanceforlifefoundation so other breast cancer survivors could get their Chance too. The Chance to have a biological baby of their own after breast cancer took the ability to carry it away. Seeing Rusty and Christina, our inaugural grant recipients, see their healthy baby for the first time is unforgettable.

In a world that is so divided, this pure moment is a reminder that together… we can do anything 🙏🏻❤️ please consider donating at the link in my bio

#surrogacyjourney #breastcancersurvivors #surrogacyislove #miraclebaby #achanceforlife

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WE HAVE A HEARTBEAT!!!!!

A huge congratulations to our inaugural grant recipients Rusty and Christina on their most recent ultrasound showing a strong heartbeat of their miracle baby pistols breast cancer.

Each of you that have donated have a part in this magical moment and we are eternally grateful for your support to make breast cancer survivor’s family dreams come true🙏🏻

#surrogacyjourney #breastcancersurvivors #fertilityjourney #surrogacyislove #achanceforlife

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WATCH UNTIL THE END….

Did A Chance For Life’s first grant recipients Christina and Rusty, get a positive pregnancy test after their embryo transfer??? After a nearly two and a half year wait since their surrogacy journey began .. the day has finally come🙏🏻

Please consider donating to our nonprofit @achanceforlifefoundation . We bring the gift of motherhood to breast cancer survivors after it has been taken away from them due to their treatment. We are currently fundraising for our next couple’s miracle journey🙏🏻❤️

#surrogacyjourney #surrogacyislove #fertilityjourney #infertility #breastcancersurvivors #breastcanceradvocate #mychance #miraclebaby #joymining #sarrahstrimelbentley

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My 501c3, A Chance For Life, co-founded by @anpalme1 and @victoria__raphael , had a huge moment this week! After years of ups and downs in the surrogacy process, our inaugural grant recipients Rusty and Christina finally had their embryo transfer!!!

THANK YOU to all of you that have donated to make this happen. A dream fulfilled after unimaginable loss. Stay tuned as I take you along on their journey. Follow @achanceforlifefoundation to donate and join our journey. Thank you to our partner @brownstonesurrogacy for getting us to this exciting day!

#surrogacyjourney #breastcancersurvivor #501c3 #infertilityjourney #fertilityjourney #surrogacyislove #ivf #achanceforlife #joymining #mychance

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