WHO WE ARE: We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, mostly with MBC. We created METAvivor because we believe the following:
- Support for MBC patients is greatly lacking
- Awareness of the disease is appalling low
- BC mets research is horrendously under-funded
- We offer local support
- We help people elsewhere establish support programs
- We seek out speaking engagements, media opportunities, and other venues to make our voices heard
- We award a MBC research grant every year
OUR MOTTO: "30% for 30%": We believe that since 30% of breast cancer patients metastasize, 30% of breast cancer research funds should go toward MBC research.
OUR RIBBON PIN: Our awareness ribbon pin reflects that we are "beyond pink". Green represents Renewal, Hope and Immortality. Teal represents Healing and Spirituality. The thin pink ribbon on top indicates that our metastasis stemmed from breast cancer.
“METAVIVOR” DEFINED: A person living with a metastasis. It combines “vivor” (from “survivor”) with “meta” (from “metastasis”).
OUR GOAL:"To make a Difference!":
Want to help? Let us know! We welcome all ideas and offers. Contact Us.
