Leslie's Week Information

We all know a Leslie. She is our mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. We all have her in our lives. And then, one day, she hears the words that change everything: "You have Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer." From that moment, something quiet and unfair happens. The world keeps moving on for everyone else, with the awareness walks, the survivor stories, the ribbons every October, but a woman who has just been told her cancer is terminal doesn't quite fit anywhere in that picture anymore. Medical staff keep treating her. Insurance companies keep processing her. But somewhere along the way, she becomes the woman almost everyone forgets, right when she and her family need support the most. She is still somebody's mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother. She has simply been given a time limit on life, which means every remaining moment with the people she loves now matters more than ever. LESLIE'S WEEK exists to make the most out of the time left. LESLIE'S WEEK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid, relief, and support to women with Stage 4 Breast Cancer and creating a brighter future for their children. Recognizing that Stage 4 Breast Cancer is terminal, LESLIE'S WEEK collaborates with National Breast Cancer Centers and other organizations to nominate families for life-changing experiences. Each summer, we host the RETREAT4STAGE4, offering families a chance to create memories that outlast cancer. At LESLIE’S WEEK, we support the entire family impacted by Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Our programs provide a unique opportunity for families to release unspoken fears and anxieties, fostering hope and connection. STAGE 4 BREAST CANCER IS A FAMILY DISEASE! We focus on enhancing the quality of life for Stage 4 Breast Cancer families and supporting their children’s futures. Women with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer and their families can be nominated for our programs via our website: lesliesweek.org/nominate.