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The Breasties aim to support & improve the experiences of all those impacted by gynecologic & breast cancer thru peer-to-peer connection & advocacy.

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Virtual Events are here!The Breasties believe in the power of bringing everyone together, while at the same time, honoring the importance of protected spaces.Thanks to our incredible trauma-informed and social justice trained community hosts, we are able to provide free virtual meetups that are for the community and by the community.Meetups are protected spaces where you can gather weekly around topics that include; stage 4 thrivers, gynecologic cancers, Sex & intimacy, treatment decisions, and more.CHECK app.thebreasties.org for link to join.Any questions or issues, please send us a note at virtual@thebreasties.org#thebreasties #breasties #breastcancer #gynecologiccancer #worstclubbestmembers by @the_breasties

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Camp Breastie Magic Moments 🏔️✨Camp Breastie has been filled with connection, community, and so much joy.From presenting a $70,000 check to @mageewomens to support metastatic breast cancer research, made possible by this incredible community, to archery, water aerobics, powerful panels, new friendships, and countless hugs, every moment has reminded us why this weekend is so special.The magic of Camp Breastie isn’t just in the programming. It’s in the people! The conversations, the laughter, the support, and the feeling of being understood without having to explain.We already don’t want Camp to end…. But we are getting excited for tonight’s sweet escape… BREASTIVAL!! 🍉🍑🍒🍌✨📸: @girlsquadmedia @noellewilliamsphotography by @the_breasties

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Tiramos todas las fotos 📸🤍🏕️And somehow, they still don’t capture what this weekend felt like.Words can’t begin to explain the magic of Camp Breastie.We laughed until our stomachs hurt.We cried in the arms of people who understood.We screamed into lakes.We danced.We learned.We healed.We made new friends, strengthened old friendships, and created memories we’ll carry with us long after we leave camp.For a few days, we got to exist in a place where we didn’t have to explain ourselves. A place where “me too” was understood without saying a word.To every camper, cabin leader, volunteer, speaker, sponsor, staff member, donor, and supporter: thank you for making this community what it is.Our hearts are so full.We love you, Breasties. 🫂 Until next year. 🏕️✨#TheBreasties #CampBreastie #WorstClubBestMembers by @the_breasties

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Camp Breastie Pt. 1 - National Cancer Survivor DayOkay, okay, I know I’m a couple of days late for National Cancer Survivors Day, but I was a little busy pouring my whole heart into Camp Breastie and then surviving approximately 48 hours of travel, so cut me some slack.I’ve been staring at a blank screen trying to find the right words, and the truth is, I’m not sure they exist.How do you summarize a weekend that changes your heart?I spent National Cancer Survivors Day surrounded by more than 600 people whose lives have been touched by breast and gynecologic cancers. People who understand the fear, uncertainty, grief, anger, resilience, and strength that come with hearing the words, “You have cancer.”And yet, somehow, cancer wasn’t the focus.The focus was laughter. Dancing. Late-night conversations. Tears that didn’t need explaining. Hugs that lasted a little longer than usual. It was the comfort of being surrounded by people who just get it.I watched strangers become friends and friends become family.The best way I can describe it is this:I felt at home.Not because of a place, but because of the people.Camp Breastie cracked me wide open and brought me back to life in ways I didn’t know I needed.I’ve had incredible support from my family and friends over the last five years. I truly don’t know where I’d be without them. But as much as they love me, they couldn’t fully understand what I was carrying. How could they? For the first time since my diagnosis, I was surrounded by women who understood every emotion without me having to explain it.Women who knew what it felt like to be told, “You’re too young to have cancer.”Women who fought to be heard before diagnosis, fought for answers after diagnosis, and fought for their lives in between.Women navigating life after mastectomies, reconstruction, chemotherapy, recurrence scares, scan-xiety, infertility, dating, grief, and survivorship.Women who understood what it feels like to look in the mirror and see a body that no longer matches the one you remember.I laughed. I cried. I danced. I celebrated. I commiserated.And for the first time in a very long time, I didn’t feel alone. by @the_breasties

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Thank you @the_breasties for an epic weekend at the Camp Breastie 2026!So much love and joy all in one place! 🥰Met so many new people and reconnecting with so many Breasties!! Still flying high on all the vibes ✨🍒🏕️💃🪩 by @the_breasties

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“…cry through the night but joy comes in the morning!” - @raye and with that, #campbreastie 2026 is a wrap. this season was a struggle for me- mentally, emotionally and physically. Especially physically. my hips are hanging on by a thread + now that camp is over I’ll have to pick up where I left off with doctors, appointments and eventually, surgery.as recent as a month ago I wasn’t even sure I’d be able to make it to Camp that’s how much pain I’m juggling. but pain isn’t a stranger - rather it’s a familiar companion that so many of us know well & deal with daily.alas. here we are. a responsibility that myself and my teammates had to bring this experience to the community of 500+ people is a mission accomplished. to @the_breasties team: allie, bri, paige, kelsey, kellie, bianca, event team: sam, chris, and so many others in the community whom I will name in future posts, THANK YOU.to friends whom ive not called or seen in months, to those that tried to understand “the fruits”, to those that reminded me that spoonfuls of peanut butter is not a meal & sleep is not optional….i appreciate you.this work brings me such joy!but don’t get it twisted— it’s still work and ya girl is tired. tonight’s sleep is going to be fire!WHEWWWWW!!!! by @the_breasties

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The Camp Breastie Accessibility Ride Chat the day after camp: 📱😂“Can someone pick me up in Texas?”“Can you swing by Pennsylvania?”“What about Brooklyn?”“Actually… can we all just go back to camp?”🤍 🏕️In all seriousness, a huge thank you to our incredible Accessibility Team.From coordinating rides and transportation to helping campers navigate camp and ensuring everyone could fully participate in the weekend, your work made Camp Breastie more welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for so many people.So while we may be jokingly requesting rides back to camp from across the country… we’re genuinely grateful for everything you do.Thank you for helping make the magic possible. ✨#CampBreastie #TheBreasties #AccessibilityMatters #WorstClubBestMembers by @the_breasties

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Camp Breastie was pure magic ✨ Grateful for every person, every moment, and every memory. See you next year 💕#breastcancer #survivorship #campbreastie by @the_breasties

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Still feeling all the feels from an incredible experience at Camp Breastie. From an impactful panel where I had the distinct honor of sharing the stage with @drelisabethpotter @dena.dna @elliepmd @indeannajones24 @kelseylitwin to the powerful stories shared by survivors and thrivers. The time spent with fellow breast rads @theboobiedocs and to the absolute trip that is Breastival. I cannot believe it was less than 48 hours to pack all that in - just goes to show how magical the energy and environment truly is. Hats (and bras?) off to @alliebrumel @brimaj @trish_newyorkcity @paige_previvor for truly giving everything to this Camp and community.Also thank you to the sponsors! @bobbie @weareperky @beecureproducts @anaonointimates @meadowforall @uncancer.team @wellbeyondbreastcancer #thrivingandsurviving #survivingandthriving by @the_breasties

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I am so damn obsessed with my breasties ✨🏕️🪩🍓🏔️✨ by @the_breasties

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A little behind the scenes before the campers arrived. 💛Ginny and I wanted the Arts & Crafts cabin to feel welcoming… and maybe got a little kooky along the way 😂🤣 by @the_breasties

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Camp Breastie magic, part 1 (the cabin)✨✨Starfruits, I love each and every one of you!! A cabin group that so intimately understands what we’re all going through; can celebrate the silly joyful moments like discovering (fake) boobs glow in the dark, and empowering each other how good we look in our breastival outfits; be angry about our pain and immensely difficult choices and the injustices within our healthcare system; and so much more! The darkest of moments that we have all experienced have also let joy and happiness shine through in such unique and special breastie ways💗There is much more deep reflection and sharing to happen in these next few days and weeks and years ahead about this experience and everything it means and the work to be done going forward, but for now I want to celebrate the magic of these incredible women and what it means to be in community with each other! by @the_breasties

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