The Foundation of Black Butterflies for Cancer Support, Inc. understands and appreciates the indepth metamorphasis that transforms all people in life. Often we are up against the giants in life that cause us to rear our innermost defenses in order to fight a hard fight. We recognize that the fight against cancer should be led with support and encouragement. Many of us have been blessed with and/or have lost a swallowtail (black butterfly) of our own. We often sense their presence as they spread their wings and fly to and fro. Many of us have known a black butterfly, that from birth was considered a fighter even in the face of adversity.

"Do not let the quiet face fool you….There is a little black butterfly in us all." (Nikki Tucker)

The Foundation of Black Butterflies for Cancer Support, Inc. was developed to provide support to those families affected by cancer through direct service, monetary donations and emotional support.

“From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly”

Losing my mother at the age of 28 was a devastating experience that had a profound and indefinite effect on my life. The phrase "From a caterpillar to a butterfly," illustrates the representation of change. As a symbol of transformation, the butterfly represents eternal life from its three stages of life: the caterpillar (birth), the chrysalis (death) and the butterfly (resurrection). The butterfly is indicative of the change that took place in my life. As a result of this experience, I was able to be resurrected to help others. Butterflies have a very short life span, which in turn reminds us that life is precious and short, and we should make changes when the opportunity arises. The Foundation has vowed to make a change by joining in my mother’s passion for helping children, as well as her fight against cancer. We will dedicate our time and efforts to improving the quality of life for those affected either directly or indirectly by cancer.

The butterflies symbolize those individuals who have lost the battle to cancer, as well as those who have been affected by cancer. The foundation represents those people coming together for a common cause, to fight the war against cancer. We are determined to win this war. We all have a little "black butterfly" inside.

The Foundation of Black Butterflies is dedicated to the life and memory of KAREN BATTLE CHAPMAN.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

How to "Be the Match"


Thank you for participating with one of Be The Match’s online drives.  Please follow these steps to join our National Registry:

  1. Go to www.marrow.org and click on the Join The Registry tab, followed by the Join Now tab
  2. Proceed to Step 1 and check all boxes that apply to you and then click Go
  3. Read over the Terms of Use and Donor Registration and Consent for HLA Typing information and then mark the appropriate boxes
  4. Sign the Electronic Signature and click Next
  5. Create an account (Name, e-mail and Password)
  6. Your promo code for this drive is: KAREN
  7. Complete the Security Code and click Next
  8. Continue with the registration process
  9. The Donor Responsibility for this drive is: $0
  10. At the end of the registration, review information
  11. Click the button that confirms you want a Buccal Swab kit sent to you
  12. That’s it!  Your registration is done.  The Buccal Swab kit should be sent to you within 2 business days.

For Questions, please contact:
            Brianna Alexander at 678-954-4576 or balexand@nmdp.org

Monday, January 21, 2013

2013: New Beginnings

This year marks another year that we take an extended amount of time out of our days and take time to show honor and share our memories of Karen B Chapman.  Each year as we continue to bring awareness to the Big C, we hope to touch the lives of many people.  We would like to thank, our benefactor, the Southern Cancer Center Foundation, who have been instrumental in our Penny Drive each year.  We would also like to thank and welcome our relationships with American Cancer Society and bethematch.org for collaborating with us this year and the years to come.  We hope with everyones support and continued dedication we will continue to have successful years of raising awareness.

In memory of Karen B Chapman

Thursday, April 29, 2010

JJ...Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Forever Family

Although I'm missing you and having trouble accepting the fact that you are gone..I'll find a way to get through. I know you are truly a black butterfly and I want to be able to allow you to spread your wings and fly... I love you much..and want to say we celebrate all the fun times and special memories..Love you Lil Jonathan...

Happy Birthday...Happy Eternal Life...and Basik Beginnings!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Black Butterfly

Today, February 3, 2o1o we lost a Black Butterfly, Arthur Lee Davis. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers as they go through this trying time.

Also, please help us fight this war against cancer!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Fundraiser Kick Off

The fundraiser kick off at Council Traditional was a success. Javonna, Tamia, Nikki, Raegan and Joshua were the representers for the fundraiser. The Penny Drive will begin on Monday, February 1, 2010 and last until February 9 ,2010. We will have the pizza/ice cream party and 52 balloon release on Friday February 12, 2010.

How many pennies will you raise?

Monday, January 25, 2010

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Happy Birthday to the one who gave me life. She is my most treasured memory! That one person I would never forget. I thank her for all of the memories we shared, all of the lessons learned, all of the "its time to grow up" speeches, and of course, all of the love. One of the funniest memories I have of my mother was when we would wrestle, and each time she would "take me down". I used to always say it was because she was my mom and I was laughing...but she knew, she was a true Super Woman! I miss her dearly!

Happy 52nd!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Time to take a stand

As I gather ideas for finalizing the Benefit Fashion Show, I stumbled across the website www.standup2cancer.com. Please visit this website and join under me.