Help us Improve the Quality of Life for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
ROOTS & WINGS Charitable Foundation
Our mission at ROOTS & WINGS Charitable Foundation is to support integrative and wellness programs that increase emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being during the continuous oncology treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer is Incurable & Unrelenting
Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) is stage IV, incurable, and instantly life-changing, requiring continuous treatment to fight for another day.
Most MBC patients live with unrelenting side effects, including intense physical and emotional pain, and often face tremendous financial burdens.
ROOTS & WINGS Charitable Foundation was established to support the individual needs of the MBC community, providing essential resources to improve their quality of life.
Our Impact
ROOTS & WINGS is honored to support the unique needs of the MBC community with tailored programs and complimentary integrative oncology appointments at leading cancer institutions.
Since 2020, we have contributed over $230,000 towards integrative oncology appointments and MBC-focused programs.
Our efforts have provided emotional, physical, and spiritual solace to thousands of MBC patients during the relentless journey of continuous oncology treatment without additional resources.
Leonard P. Zakim Center at Dana-Farber Cancer
Duke Cancer Institute Supportive Care & Survivorship Center
Kellogg Cancer Center of NorthShore University Health System
Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern
Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University
RUSH University Cancer Center Integrative Medicine
Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology
MBC Partner & Program Testimonials
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“Thanks to the wonderful generosity of ROOTS & WINGS, we have been able to launch an integrative therapy program specifically for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients – the first of its kind at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This continued expansion of our integrative therapy program for MBC patients would simply not be possible without the incredible support of ROOTS & WINGS – thank you!”
-Victoria Kennedy, MA, Administrator Director
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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“We feel the Roots & Wings Charitable Foundation casts a shining light on shaping the cancer care experience for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer.
Without your support, the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program would not have been able to make headway in addressing the needs of this patient population.
There is more work to be done and we look forward to making an impact together.”
-Kristy Everette Sartin, LRT/CTRS, CT
Duke Cancer Institute
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“Deciding to incorporate acupuncture into your care can be very empowering. Not only does it allow you to become a more active participant in your healing, but the benefits of the treatments often ripple out to positively affect all aspects of your life.”
Positive results that Roots & Wings patients have experienced due to acupuncture:
Stress relief and providing a better sleep “especially the night of acupuncture”. Severe joint and muscle pain relief which makes walking possible/more enjoyable. The pain was reduced by 60-70% in some cases."
-Angela Johnson, MSTOM, MPH, LAc, Dipl OM
Rush University Medical Center
You can learn more about how ROOTS & WINGS supports evidence-based integrative oncology services on our Partners & Programs page.
MBC Thriver Testimonials
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I was recently offered the opportunity to participate in either massage or acupuncture treatment through the courtesy of your foundation. I must say I was more than pleased. Not only was it an incredibly relaxing experience, post-treatment, I've felt better than I have for a while (not that I am 100%, but any improvement is a plus). Again, thank you for the awesome opportunity."
-Amy, MBC Fighter
MBC Patient Photos by Missy Peters
“I am so THANKFUL that I now have a place/space where I can go as a Metastatic Cancer Survivor and be understood, even when I may not have the words to express my feelings.
A PLACE ….together with others on this unique journey of Survival after a Metastatic diagnosis…”
-Annie at Duke Cancer
“(My Oncologist) suggested acupuncture, as I have tried several other things, and walking was getting very difficult. After several sessions, the pain has completely subsided. Acupuncture has helped my quality of life and eliminated much pain and discomfort. Although there are good days and bad days, with ROOTS & WINGS' help and knowledge, there have been far more good days.”
-68 year old female, RUSH Cancer Center
Please Consider a Donation Today
Your donation to ROOTS & WINGS allows us to assist those facing the most challenging journey of their lives.
Together, we can improve the quality of life for MBC patients without additional financial burdens.
We remain the only foundation focused solely on funding free integrative oncology appointments and creating innovative MBC-specific programming so even the smallest amount will make a difference in helping MBC patients to become thrivers.
We are forever grateful for your support!
“Integrative oncology combines the discipline of modern science with the wisdom of traditional healing. It is an evolving evidence-based specialty that uses complementary therapies in concert with medical treatment to enhance its efficacy, improve symptom control, alleviate patient distress, and reduce suffering.”
-Stephen Sagar, Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology
