Vanessa Santos Barr
Vanessa Santos Barr 2026 Participant/Breast Cancer Survivor Topsail Island, NC What began as one of the most frightening moments of my life became a journey filled with challenges, faith, resilience, and unexpected blessings. When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, my world felt uncertain. Between doctor appointments, treatments, emotions, and trying to remain strong…
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India Jones
India Jones 2026 Participant/Breast Cancer Survivor Carolina Beach, NC Attending the Little Pink retreat has had a powerful and personal impact on me. My journey hasn’t been easy I went through cancer, endured treatments, and had to navigate the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that came along with it. Even after returning to work, I…
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Jen Daponde
Jen Daponde 2026 Participant/Breast Cancer Survivor Carolina Beach, NC The real magic of Little Pink House of Hope revealed itself from the very first moment we arrived. I immediately felt like I was part of something bigger. I was paired with the most incredible VolunSTAR, Cindy, who never stopped making me feel special the entire…
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Carol L.
Carol Loeschke 2026 Participant Family Member Carolina Beach, NC Our entire family was impacted by this PINK Retreat! This is a THANKFUL Grandma Story. Our daughter, Casey, husband, Matt, and 5 kids were able to attend the NC “Little Pink House of Hope” retreat this APRIL! This is NOT my story to tell, it is…
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Bonny A.
Bonny 2026 Participant/Breast Cancer Survivor Carolina Beach, NC This retreat gave our family so much joy & memories to have forever. It was life changing. We’ve never felt so much love.
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Jaycee Bairn
Those simple moments taught me that even the smallest acts of kindness can bring comfort during difficult times.
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Joseph Gilbert
Now I see that real strength looks different. It looks like courage and vulnerability. It looks like walking into a chemotherapy session knowing it will make you sick but choosing to go anyway. It looks like facing fear without pretending it does not exist.
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Lucy Buschur
The trip made us remember that even in the middle of something as scary and difficult as cancer there is still hope.
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Theo Chaquette
My mom’s fight, shaped by her strength as an Army veteran, taught me resilience, responsibility, and the courage to keep moving forward.
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Morgan Sherwood
I remember sitting on the beach when I looked over and saw my mom making new friends, someone who understands what she’s been through, smiling in a way she hadn’t in a while.
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