The Power of Words: A Survivor Story
Noelle, now 13, is so engaged with her mother’s
initiatives, she has started her own popular event called
Pajama Glam. Pajama Glam annually invites women
and girls of all ages to experience a day of pure
enjoyment while learning how to live healthy lives.
Watching her mother fight and survive inspired
Noelle to educate youth who may not be aware of
the impact of breast cancer or how we can make
choices early in life to lower risks.
The Tigerlily Foundation, founded in 2006, provides
resources for young women with breast cancer under
the age of 45. Through the organization, Maimah has
become one of the most sought after advocates for
women and breast cancer awareness. In 2010, the
Tigerlily Foundation worked to pass The Breast
Cancer Education and Awareness Requires
Learning Young (EARLY) Act. The Tigerlily
Foundation also launched the Young Women’s
Breast Health Day on the Hill, to engage
healthcare providers, policymakers, grassroots
organizations and young women in advocating
for issues facing young women and breast health.
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