Providing Hope and C.A.R.E.

Impacting Breast Cancer through Comfort, Advocacy, Resources, and Education

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Providing Hope and C.A.R.E.

Impacting Breast Cancer through Comfort, Advocacy, Resources, and Education

Bridging the Gap in Breast Cancer Survivorship

Advances in early detection and more effective treatment have led to an increase in the number of survivors of breast cancer. However, the survival and quality of life of patients with breast cancer can differ based on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status, particularly for African American women. Reasons for these disparities are complex and multifactorial. Yet, a growing body of evidence points to the importance of social connectedness and peer mentoring support in the continuum of cancer care and its role in improving patient outcomes, survivorship, and a thriving quality of life.

Our Mission & Values

We strive to decrease the health disparity gap among minority women. We are dedicated to providing hope and healing for those impacted by breast cancer. Our donations are given to cancer survivorship peer support, education, outreach, and research organizations without regard to their race, religion, or background, and we thank all of you for helping us to achieve that.

Our Story

In November 2013, a small group of African American breast cancer survivors and supporters co-founded a peer support group to meet the unique needs of our community, providing comfort, advocacy, resources, and education for those impacted by breast cancer. We later established the 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, The Journey Continues, to increase health care access and equity for minorities and raise awareness/funds for cancer research and results-oriented programs.

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Her Story: Marlene

The inaugural president and co-founder of The Journey Continues (TJC). Marlene King, a cancer warrior, was passionate about the importance of breast cancer research, patients' rights, supporting men and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and other efforts. Her wish was to have a 5K walk in Baltimore City with a focus on all cancer research and awareness. Marlene’s wish came true with the 2016 induction of The Journey Continues' 5K Warrior Walk Over All Cancers in the Historical Druid Hill Park Lake.

Fight Against Cancer

Marlene, a native Jamaican, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was diagnosed at 48 with breast cancer and later with metastatic Stage IV breast cancer and transitioned to eternal victory in November 2015.