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

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