Access. Advocacy. Awareness.
Black Girls Fighting Cancer is a national initiative under Stiletto Boss Foundation dedicated to ensuring women navigating cancer — any diagnosis — have access to support, resources, advocacy, and community.
We believe no woman should walk this journey unseen, unheard, or unsupported.
The reality
Women of Color face higher mortality rates for several cancers, including breast cancer, and are often diagnosed at later stages. Systemic barriers, delayed access to care, and gaps in culturally responsive support contribute to these outcomes.
But beyond statistics, there is another reality:
Women navigating cancer frequently experience isolation, fear, and emotional strain, often without a community that understands their lived experience.
The Gap
Women of Color experience higher mortality rates across multiple cancer diagnoses.
Medical systems treat the disease.
Communities must support the woman.
Many women:
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Do not have strong emotional support networks
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Struggle to navigate complex healthcare systems
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Face financial and logistical stress during treatment
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Feel unseen in traditional support spaces
BGFC exists to bridge that gap.
our Solution
Black Girls Fighting Cancer creates structured support and advocacy through:
Warrior Care Boxes
Curated support packages for women actively undergoing treatment.
ANCHOR Safe Spaces
In-person and community-based cancer support circles.
Women’s Health Education Events
Health fairs, awareness initiatives, and research-centered conversations.
Leadership & Advocacy
Advisory board collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and community leaders to influence change.
Warrior Companion Support
We offer in-person advocacy support during appointments and treatment, ensuring women navigating cancer feel informed, empowered, and never alone in critical medical moments.
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Events that matter
At Black Girls Fighting Cancer, our events are more than dates on a calendar, they are intentional, mission-driven experiences created to educate, advocate, connect, and mobilize. From women’s health fairs and support circles to leadership gatherings and signature fundraisers, each space is thoughtfully designed to provide access, amplify awareness, and strengthen community. Whether you attend, partner, sponsor, or volunteer, you are stepping into meaningful work that supports women navigating cancer and advances lasting impact beyond the room.
