Author Archives: Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

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About Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

With over 15 years of experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Jennifer brings a new voice to philanthropy. Jennifer strives to be a strong voice for all young women facing breast cancer, ensuring that they know they do not need to face this disease alone. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she understands the importance of ensuring all young women have access to YSC’s unique resources.

Staying in the Moment

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” — Buddha All of us have given … Continue reading

Categories: Taking my Body Back

A Letter to Family & Friends about My Journey – Part IV

Letter #4 March 7, 2011 A letter to my friends and family It appears my Pink Elephant and I have kicked cancer’s butt and this will be our last email! You have been incredible beyond words in your support and kindness … Continue reading

Categories: Survivor SYNC

East Coast versus West Coast

I bet if we all took a look at our friends and where they live, we would have people close to us on BOTH coasts … and everywhere in between! Take me for example. I grew up in the Bay … Continue reading

Categories: Taking my Body Back

TdP East Coast is 6 Weeks Away!

Tour de Pink East Coast is six weeks away. When I decided to ride TdP last fall, I was so weak from all my surgeries the year before that I was not able to walk up a flight of stairs … Continue reading

Categories: Taking my Body Back

A Letter to Family and Friends about My Journey – Part III

Letter #3 November 26, 2010 An email to my friends and family Every year, for as long as I can remember my family makes turkey soup the day after Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving day itself is great, surrounded by friends and … Continue reading

Categories: Survivor SYNC