From Woman's World · Maggie Cady, Kellie B. Gormly · · 1m 50s
Single Mom Beats Breast Cancer at 32
Sherri White, 32, overcame breast cancer and founded My Sister's Keeper to support other women.
In brief
Sherri White, 32, overcame breast cancer and founded My Sister's Keeper to support other women. Sherri White, a 32-year-old single mother, beat breast cancer and created My Sister's Keeper, a nonprofit sisterhood for cancer survivors. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Diagnosis at 32
Sherri White, a single mom of three, faced a rare breast cancer diagnosis at age 32 in 2011.
Feeling Alone
Sherri felt isolated after her diagnosis, with friends and family offering unhelpful comments like 'God has a reason for giving you cancer.'
Surgery and Treatment
In 2012, Sherri underwent a 14-hour surgery to remove and reconstruct her right breast using stomach tissue, followed by six rounds of chemotherapy.
Founding My Sister's Keeper
In 2018, Sherri founded My Sister's Keeper, a Cleveland-based nonprofit to support women with breast cancer through sisterhood and resources.
Sister Soirees
The organization hosts monthly 'sister soiree' meetups where members engage in art therapy, meditation, and build camaraderie without tears.
Waiting Room Watchers
My Sister's Keeper provides trained childcare companions in hospital waiting areas to help mothers receive cancer treatment without worry.
Healing in Color
The nonprofit developed 'Healing in Color,' a coloring book to help women process emotions after a breast cancer diagnosis.
A Warrior’s Walk Documentary
In February 2025, Sherri premiered 'A Warrior’s Walk,' a documentary capturing cancer survivors' confidence and personal transformations.
Impact on Survivors
One sister, Ursula, said Sherri's call saved her life during a divorce and cancer diagnosis, highlighting the organization's life-changing impact.
Sisterhood Goals
My Sister's Keeper aims to help women feel seen, supported, and empowered to discover who they are becoming after cancer.
What Happens Next
My Sister's Keeper continues expanding its sisterhood to help women with all types of cancer across the United States.
What it means
Sherri White, a 32-year-old single mother, beat breast cancer and created My Sister's Keeper, a nonprofit sisterhood for cancer survivors.
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