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Empowering Equity: Tigerlily Foundation’s Fight Against Breast Cancer Disparities

Tigerlily Foundation is committed to advancing public policy to further our mission to educate, advocate for, empower, and support young women before, during, and after breast cancer. We are striving to make our vision of ending disparities of age, stage, and color in our lifetime a reality through:

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We Can HEAL Together:
Legislation & Issues

State Prescription Drug Affordability Boards

Inflation Reduction Act
(IRA) Issues

Policy History
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Advocacy Tools
and Training

Policy
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Tigerlily Foundation has a 16-year history in the policy landscape. Our goal has always been to advocate for impact by driving policy making to create equity for patients. Patient advocacy leadership has always been key—here within Tigerlily and in guiding public policy. We water the seeds of inspiration and innovation, and working with advocates, advocacy organizations and stakeholders, have created policies and legislation that have changed the lives of millions of people. We are excited to culminate these years of momentum into our Health Equity Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Policy Center for Excellence (COE).

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Through Tigerlily’s HEAL Policy COE, we plan to further focus this work by educating, empowering, and lifting patient voices to ensure they are amplified, in order to achieve health equity and end disparities. The HEAL Policy COE will focus on systemic changes through policy at the local, state, and federal level to:
 
  • End barriers to accessing and receiving quality, equitable care for all,
  • Lead innovation through patient-leadership, and
  • Achieve health equity and eliminate disparities in breast cancer.

Through the HEAL Policy COE, we seek to influence policy for these purposes through bi-directional learning, programs, and training to cultivate a center to exchange ideas, activate voices and create lasting change.

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To learn more, email HEAL@tigerlilyfoundation.org

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

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Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate for, empower and support young women before, during and after cancer.

Michelle Benjamin did not see anyone that looked like her in pictures or in the treatment room. Instead of complaining Michelle decided to “Be The Change” and started the Fearless Warrior Project and became a Tigerlily ANGEL Advocate❤️ Michelle AndersonLearn more about the Fearless Warrior Project: fearlesswarriorprojectllc.com/ #Breastcancer #BreastCancerSurvivor ... See MoreSee Less
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Tigerlily honors the life and legacy of ANGEL Advocate, Kathryn Jackson.🤍Kathryn was a fierce advocate for herself and other breast cancer patients. She was more than a thriver; she was a beacon of strength, a voice of resilience, and a true champion for others facing this disease. Educating others on the importance of being a self-advocate, having breast awareness, removing barriers that cause insurance delays and denials, as well as the importance of science, research, and clinical trials, especially for innovation for treatments that work for Black women, are all pillars of her advocacy legacy. By sharing her story and using her voice to speak her truths, she impacted public policy efforts nation-wide, opening people’s minds to see how interconnected we really are and how we’re all impacted when one of us is impacted. If you had the chance to know her, you knew the LOVE she had for her daughter Aaliyah, her best friends who became her sisters/Chicago Breasties and other ANGEL Advocates. Every time she spoke, Kathryn talked about her pride in her daughter Aaliyah, and how she remained her rock and reason for her advocacy work. This love and dedication will continue in each of us. Kathryn will continue her advocacy through each of us—her mind-set, resilience, kindness, beauty and unyielding determination inspired everyone around her. Through her advocacy, she reminds us of the importance of self-advocacy and standing strong in the face of adversity. Kathryn demanded and sought out every possibility for treatment and we can all learn from her dedication to hope. Her commitment to uplifting others, breaking down barriers, and speaking truth to power has left an indelible mark on the Tigerlily ANGEL community. Let us continue to carry her bright torch forward, ensuring that every individual, especially those who are often overlooked in inequitable health systems, receives the care, respect, and support they deserve. Rest in power, Kathryn. Your legacy will live on in every life you continue to touch and in each one of us. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Tigerlily for our virtual Hill Day Series on November 7th where we will be discussing the Inflation Reduction Act and unintended consequences for patients, with a special message from Rep. Don Davis (NC-01). Learn about how YOU can help ensure timely access to treatments for patients and join us as we let congress know #curescantwait #healpolicy4change Congressman Don DavisRegister here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y0tHHXtnQEeM2BT0j2U01Q#/registration ... See MoreSee Less
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Clara Christenson, our Program Coordinator of Inclusion and Care at Tigerlily Foundation, is here to remind you: Don’t forget your Pap smear! Early detection is key in the fight against cervical cancer. The Pap test can identify cancerous and precancerous cells, giving you the best chance for successful treatment.Join us in empowering young women through our EnlightenHer Health initiative, dedicated to educating about melanoma, cervical, and breast cancer. Remember, early detection saves lives! ❤️To learn more visit: www.tigerlilyfoundation.org#EnlightenHerHealth #CervicalCancer ... See MoreSee Less
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NEW DATE FOR OUR VIRTUAL HILL DAY SERIES! Tigerlily’s Women’s Health Day on the Hill is going virtual! Join us on November 7th, 2024 | 12 PM EST at the Virtual Hill Day Series to discuss some of the unintended patient impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and ways we can address them to ensure equitable treatment and access to treatment for patients. Tigerlily Foundation, advocates, policy-makers and patient and provider stakeholder groups will come together to learn about the landscape of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), unintended policies that threaten access to lifesaving medicines, The Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, the ORPHAN Cures Act and how YOU can raise your voice in the discussion.Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y0tHHXtnQEeM2BT0j2U01Q#/registration #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BCAM #CuresCantWait #healpolicy4change ... See MoreSee Less
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