About
Learn about the Chesapeake Breasties
We Believe
Mission Statement
At Chesapeake Breasties, our mission is to connect, support, and empower those impacted by breast cancer by fostering a compassionate local community where no one faces diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship alone.
"Encourage one another and build each other up."
– 1 THESSAOLONIANS 5:11 –
The Deets
Chesapeake Breasties Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community connection and providing information resources for breast cancer survivors at all stages of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering network for survivors to share experiences, access information on treatment options, and encourage one another by cultivating meaningful relationships.
Meet Our Team
The Board Broads
Jen Schumacher
Executive Director
Jen Schumacher
Executive Director
Jill Samples
President
Jill Samples
President
Jen Foreman
Treasurer
Jen Foreman
Treasurer
Gayle Verrault
Secratary
Gayle Verrault
Secratary
Our History
Chesapeake Breasties is the best group you never wanted to join…
The organization was born from a simple but powerful belief:
No one should walk through the breast cancer journey alone.
What began as a small gathering of survivors and thrivers on Jen’s back deck has grown into a community of 70 members strong. Through a supportive WhatsApp group chat, quarterly in-person gatherings, and our Pay It Forward Closet, we show up for one another in big and small ways.
Whether we’re asking hard questions, sharing experiences and resources, laughing together, or comparing scars in person, Chesapeake Breasties is a place of connection, understanding, and unwavering support.
We walk through the battle together—arm in arm.
