Pink-Link was founded by Victoria Tashman in 2005.
After completing a year of Breast Cancer treatment, Victoria wanted to give back to the community who supported her. Victoria had a wide support group of friends and family and met many women who were battling breast cancer on their own. Some of these women were afraid of talking to their doctors, asking them questions, and finding out more about their diagnosis and treatment. Some women had to suffer through chemotherapy all alone.
Victoria realized that not all women take advantage of their local support groups, either because they didn't know about them, didn't feel comfortable in a group, weren't able to go to group meetings or there weren’t any in their area.
She also realized that in most group meetings, the chances of meeting another breast cancer patient or survivor with the same diagnosis, recommended treatment, family situation, and other such details was very slim.
Victoria decided to address this need she saw in the breast cancer community. She created Pink-Link to fill this void. By creating an on-line database of patients and survivors, Victoria envisioned women diagnosed with breast cancer getting the particular, targeted support they need from the comfort of their own home by searching and connecting with other survivors online.
Victoria believes in the power of women helping other women and is positive that through Pink-Link, women with Breast Cancer can face their illness with increased knowledge and confidence.
Photo courtesy of CL!X Portrait Studios
Vicki Tashman
@PinkLinkVicki
“Doctors are only one part of the healing equation when you’re sick. Pink-Link gives breast cancer patients an easy way to meet the exact people they most want to talk to, women who have first-hand experience navigating their particular diagnosis, treatment and recovery issues. It helps them make more informed decisions, brings them comfort, & can even speed their healing.” ~ Dr. Scott Sale, MD
“Pink-Link's matching program allows for individualized connection and support and are a welcome and much needed service to women and families who are dealing with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Certainly a service I will recommend to those searching for support!” ~ Amy Grillo, Education & Conference Coordinator, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
“I hope to be in contact with members who are going through what I did. Having been through it and survived to be happy and whole again, helps me feel like helping others who are as frightened as I was. It seems to be a trait that is common to survivors.” ~ Louise T., Trumball, Connecticut, Pink-Link member
“I want to say thank you for your website. I found a girl on your website in my area that was young like me. Because of our relationship we are now starting a support group for young breast cancer survivors in the Baton Rouge area. It has been a real need in this area. Because of your website we have made it happen.” ~ Shannon B., Baton Rouge, LA, Pink-Link member
“I do so enjoy your monthly newsletter, and have referred friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to your webpage. I also have been fortunate enough to have been selected as a mentor and was able to help a woman in Virginia get through her treatment. We are still in touch, and I'm sure we will be for a long time.” ~ Eleanor T., Monrovia, California, Pink-Link member
“Social support can be very important for breast cancer survivors as they recover from treatment. Providing access to mentors is part of Pink-Link’s mission. They connect survivors in a confidential, user-friendly manner. I’m proud to be a board member & recommend their website as an important patient resource.” ~Dr. Patricia Ganz, MD, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
“I am grateful for Pink-Link. The interaction with other breast cancer survivors has been the best therapy. I can keep up to date with the newest developments, and more importantly, it gives me hope for the future - thanks to Pink-Link!” ~ Anna G., Warner Robins, Georgia, Pink-Link member
“As a survivor struggling with my own issues, I think it's imperative and extremely helpful to have sites like Pink-Link to aid in our recovery and ongoing support.” ~ Mary Jo, Alamogordo, New Mexico, Pink-Link member
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