XOXO Love the Girls

08/31/2023

Girls, let’s show Desiree some love….

Hi, my name is Melina, I never imagined I’d be sharing this story about one of my daughters. My oldest daughter Desiree is 41 years old and was recently diagnosed with triple negative, stage three breast cancer. Desiree is a Registered Nurse who has spent the last 20 years caring for others. She i...

08/31/2023

Hi, my name is Melina, I never imagined I’d be sharing this story about one of my daughters. My oldest daughter Desiree is 41 years old and was recently diagnosed with triple negative, stage three breast cancer. Desiree is a Registered Nurse who has spent the last 20 years caring for others. She i...

06/30/2023

If you're like me you need to use deodorant, but don't like the idea of applying aluminum to your skin and lymph nodes. Finding one that is effective AND aluminum-free is challenging.

This evening I received an email from an acquaintance who sells Beauty Counter cosmetics. If you're not familiar, the company sells 100% toxin free cosmetics.

They're now offering a deodorant that is clean and pure! Here's the link if you're interested...

Beautycounter's mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone.

06/16/2023

So much fascinating information on The Moss Report…

05/25/2023

Interesting theory….

Copper and Cancer

05/04/2023

HOT news....

Capsaicin derived from chili peppers shows promise on cultured triple-negative breast cancer cells.

04/23/2023

Some FANTASTIC suggestions for what to say when a friend or loved one has been diagnosed can be found near the end of this article!!

When you are first diagnosed with cancer, the language people use towards you suddenly changes. It can be unnerving and terrifying, here's why

04/22/2023

XOXO to those who are doing research!

Abstract. At the late stage of breast cancer, most patients develop metastatic lesions and the brain is one of the major metastatic sites. Brain metastasis profoundly affects the cognitive and sensory function as well as morbidity of patients, and the one year survival rate among these patients rema...

04/22/2023

Rosé & food tasting to support the Benton Franklin Fair's Tough Enough to Wear Pink program. Round up your posse for the perfect springtime happy hour while supporting our community's health.

04/16/2023

We collaborated with Southern Cross Winery to create
XOXO Love the Girls Rosé as a way to raise awareness of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (a different kind of cancer) and to fund hardship grants for families dealing with the financial strain that often accompanies cancer treatment.

Wine and t-shirts are available at Southern Cross Winery in Richland, Washington.

03/29/2023

Please pick up bra entries at Iconic Brewing this week.

If you do not want them back, please let us know…we may have opportunities to feature them later in the year.

03/28/2023

03/27/2023

These ladies (and many more) belong to a club they never ever wanted to join...

They're fighters. They're survivors. They're THRIVERS!

But you can just call us "The Girls".

03/26/2023

Trishia Shelly-Stephens with her Mom, Rhonda Shelly AND
Amie Lerch with her Mom, Linda Brockman—two generations of beautiful ladies (inside and out!)

03/26/2023

Individuals and businesses stepped up to help in wonderfully unexpected ways! We received lovely donations of products and services from:

Constance DeHaan at Sage Wellness generously donated a deep-tissue massage.

Courntey Ma'at with Savvi Lifestyle Co donated a wonderful satchel/purse.

Beauty Bungalow donated a Lash Lift.

Sara Nelson Design donated Farm Boy and Farm Girl prints

Trishia Shelly-Stephens Snarky Cancer donated Love the Girls custom mugs and Snarky Candles.

Jennifer Pope & Stephanie Ewing authors of Breast Cancer: When B***s Attack donated a Diagnosis Care Kit

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation donated a cancer crushing cookbook, wine and other lovely prizes.

And Iconic Brewing\ Southern Cross Winery provided gift certificates to our BRA CUP winners.

03/26/2023

Love the Girls t-shirts and other merchandise are now available at Southern Cross Winery alongside their DELICIOUS Love the Girls Rosé! ($25)

Iconic Brewing
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Snarky Cancer

03/26/2023

For those of you who weren't able to attend last night's "Love the Girls!" event at Iconic Brewing \ Southern Cross Winery we present the phenomenal "BRA CUP" entries...

We hope that they inspire you to start thinking about your entry for next year's event!

Enjoy....

Iconic Brewing
Southern Cross Winery
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/26/2023

It's not every day a baker receives an assignment to make "Love the Girls" themed goodies. Melissa Nissen at tsp Bakeshop knocked it out of the park with her "Mammograms", "CUP cakes" and bite-sized b***y pops!

I certainly appreciated the Gluten Free options too!!!

Iconic Brewing
Southern Cross Winery
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Warrior Sisterhood
Sara Nelson Design
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/26/2023

Meet Rosalee. At 81 years young, she not only created a fabulous bra entry entitled "Kiss Cancer Away", she also rocked this one-of-a-kind bustier at the event! XOXO!!!!

Iconic Brewing
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Southern Cross Winery
Warrior Sisterhood
Sara Nelson Design
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/26/2023

Please take a moment to read the poem and appreciate the incredibly thoughtful entry by local artist Jamie Adams!

Iconic Brewing
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Southern Cross Winery
Warrior Sisterhood
Sara Nelson Design
Snarky Cancer
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/26/2023

Let me introduce you to three incredible ladies—only one of whom is pictured.

Jennifer Beaman Pope (pictured) and her life-long friend, Stephanie Ewing both dealt with breast cancer about 5 years ago. The two then collaborated to write a delightful book on a very serious subject — Breast Cancer: When B***s Attack.

Next, meet Wysteria M Rush. Wysteria has several special people in her life who have been affected by breast cancer. She was delightfully inspired to create this "BRA CUP" entry called "Ta Ta Brutality: When B***s Attack" after hearing the title of Jennifer & Stephanie's book.

By the way....Wysteria is one of the "girls" behind this year's "XOXO Love the Girls event! We couldn't have done this without her outrageous energy and creativity!!!

Iconic Brewing
Southern Cross Winery
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/26/2023

A huge shout out to those who worked behind the scenes to bring you "Love the Girls!" (they're not all pictured here!)
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!

03/26/2023

Drum roll please.....

Congratulation to the FIRST PLACE winner of the Love the Girls' "Bra Cup" —Amie Lerch!

I don't know what the title of this piece is, but I'm guessing it has to do with "TRIVING".

Congratulations, Amie!!!

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Warrior Sisterhood
Sara Nelson Design
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer

03/26/2023

Second place in the Love Girls "Bra Cup" went to Cheri Newsom Manley (Founder of the Tri-Cities Women's Expo) for her beautiful, thoughtful entry entitled: "Aquamarine".

(Cheri, please contact Debbie Driscoll at Iconic Brewing/ Southern Cross Winery to collect your prize!

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer

03/26/2023

There was a tie for third place in the Love Girls "Bra Cup"!

Congratulations to Joetta Rupert & Lisa Day on their beautiful, thoughtful entries.

(Ladies, contact Debbie Driscoll at Iconic Brewing/ Southern Cross Winery to collect your prize!)

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Mutant Printing & Promotions
Snarky Cancer
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club

03/25/2023

THANK YOU to each and every one of you that came out for "Love the Girls!" at Iconic Brewing/ Southern Cross Winery last night!

03/24/2023

Meet Bryan. He will be your bartender for “Love he Girls!”

See ya tonight!

Iconic Brewing
Southern Cross Winery
Sara Nelson Design
Warrior Sisterhood
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Breast Cancer: When B***s Attack
Snarky Cancer