As a continued partner of Good Clean Love, this holiday season we are spotlighting Unite for Her, a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that supports breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services, education, resources, and support at no personal cost. The mission of Unite for Her is that for every person with breast and ovarian cancers to feel the support of a loving community, and to have access to a comprehensive education, services, and tools that enrich their health and well-being.
The History
The founder of the organization: Sue Weldon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. She began searching for information on therapies that would complement the medical treatments she was receiving. What she discovered was a lack of easily accessible resources on topics like nutrition, acupuncture, massage, yoga, counseling and other ways for breast cancer patients to enhance their wellness and care for their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. In 2009 Weldon founded Unite for HER to Help Empower and Restore others diagnosed with breast cancer in the Philadelphia region, and the organization has since grown to provide services, support, and education to those affected by breast and ovarian cancers nationwide.
The Principles
Compassion: Seeks to better understand the experiences of those we serve, which informs our hands-on delivery of love and care in meaningful and considerate ways.
Community: Offers a new and supportive community to help all regain confidence and control.
Empowerment: Always mindful of the emotional and physical journey of those we serve, and we provide education, services, and tools that help them grow and feel stronger.
Inclusion: Dedicated to building an inclusive community that is bound by a commitment to meet the needs of all who are diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers.
Partnership: Prideful in forming lasting, trusted relationships that are meaningful to our mission and to those we serve.
Trust: Put the needs of those first who were diagnosed to carefully steward resources to ensure the highest standards of service and care.
The Wellness Program - How it Works
Step 1: Contact Unite for Her
Unite for HER offers three programs free to those affected by breast or ovarian cancers:
Unite for Her wellness programs are designed to educate patients on how to build an individualized supportive care plan and are designed to support the following conditions:
- Early Stage Breast Cancer
- Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Male Breast Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
To be considered for a Wellness Program and receive application information, please contact Unite for Her - uniteforher.org
Wellness Passport Program for those diagnosed in the past 18 months
Extended Wellness Passport Program for those living with metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer
Empowered Living Program for those diagnosed at any time
Each program has specific requirements, so please have your diagnosis, diagnosis date, and address ready before applying.
To begin the application process, visit uniteforher.org or call the number 610-883-1177.
Step 2: Receive Your Care Box
Once your application has been accepted, a care box will be delivered to your home if you are within 18 months of diagnosis.
Each box is packed with love by our team of volunteers and contains clean beauty and safe home products, educational resources, and additional information on your Wellness Program.
Step 3: Attend Virtual Wellness Programs
Join us online to meet our team, review items in your box, and learn how to access all the benefits of your Wellness Program.
Instructions on how to attend your orientation will be emailed to you.
Step 4: Access and Enjoy Your Wellness Program Benefits
Take advantage of the free services, classes, and community that comes with the Wellness Program! Benefits vary by program and funding availability.
