# Single Mom Beats Breast Cancer at 32

> Sherri White, 32, overcame breast cancer and founded My Sister's Keeper to support other women.
- Title: Single Mom Beats Breast Cancer at 32 · Woman's World
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: breast cancer, my sister's keeper, sherri white, cleveland, nonprofit, single mom, cancer survivor, Single, Mom, Beats, Breast, Cancer
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/wellness/cancer/single-mom-beats-breast-cancer-at-32-launches-life-saving-sisterhood
- Author: Maggie Cady, Kellie B. Gormly
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:39:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breast cancer, my sister's keeper, sherri white, cleveland, nonprofit, single mom, cancer survivor
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sherri White, a 32-year-old single mother, beat breast cancer and created My Sister's Keeper, a nonprofit sisterhood for cancer survivors.