For My Mother: Why This Partnership Means Everything

I remember the night she told me. I remember sitting at the dining room table, the tone in her voice, and the tears streaming down my face. My mom—my strong, capable, never-complains-about-anything mom—had breast cancer.

If you've had a similar moment, you know. If you haven't, I hope you never do. But if you do, I hope your mom has what mine had: access to care. Good doctors. Support systems. Organizations that showed up when we needed them most.

That's why this partnership with the American Breast Cancer Foundation isn't a marketing campaign for me. It's personal. It's about my mom. And it's about all the women who might not get that same chance if we don't do something.

What I Learned 

The thing nobody tells you about a breast cancer diagnosis is how much of it comes down to timing and access. My mom caught it early because she had insurance, because she had screenings, because she had doctors who took her seriously.

But in the waiting rooms, you meet women who'd put off mammograms for years because they couldn't afford them. Women who noticed lumps months earlier but didn't know where to go. Women who worked three jobs and couldn't miss a shift, even for potentially life-saving care.

Early detection has a 99% five-year survival rate. Let me say that again: ninety-nine percent. But that number only matters if you can actually get screened in the first place.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But women without insurance are significantly less likely to receive mammograms. The screening gap between women with resources and women without is real, it's dangerous, and it's the American Breast Cancer Foundation's mission to close that gap. 

This is a dream collaboration for me. I feel grateful and honored to partner with the American Breast Cancer Foundation. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and the support of the amazing organizations, hospitals, and support groups was essential to her strength through that time. I want to do my part and this October I am absolutely thrilled to donate 20% of sales on our pink shop to this incredible organization.

Shop for a cause—more than jewelry, this collection is a symbol of hope and a commitment to lasting change. I hope this is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership with much more to come in the future.

Why ABCF Is Different

Here's what I learned researching breast cancer organizations: there are a lot of them. Many focus on finding cures, which is obviously critical. But ABCF does something more immediate—they remove the barriers that keep women from getting screened in the first place.

Their mission is straightforward: eliminate barriers to breast cancer care through education and financial support, ensuring that income, language, or background never determine whether someone gets a life-saving screening.

They don't just fund research happening in labs years from now. They help real women get mammograms next week. They provide bilingual program navigation for women who don't speak English as their first language. They cover costs for women who can't afford diagnostic testing. They meet people exactly where they are and turn fear into action.

ABCF envisions a future where every person—regardless of income, insurance, or background—has the resources to detect breast cancer early and take control of their health.

That's it. That's the mission. 

The Numbers Nobody Wants to Talk About

Look, I know statistics can feel abstract. But these numbers represent real women making impossible choices.

When breast cancer is caught early—before it spreads—the five-year survival rate is 99%. Ninety-nine percent. My mom is part of that ninety-nine percent because she had access to screening. But here's what keeps me up at night: not everyone does.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That's your mom, your sister, your best friend, you. But women without insurance are far less likely to get mammograms. 

There's been a rise in demand for testing among younger women, especially in underserved communities. Breast cancer isn't waiting until you're older, until you have better insurance, until you're more financially stable. It's happening now. And the women who need screenings most are often the ones who can least afford them.

These numbers aren't just statistics. They're the daughter who still gets to call her mom on Sundays. The woman who made it to her grandson's wedding. The friend who caught it in time. But they're also the women who didn't—not because treatment didn't exist, but because they couldn't access it early enough.

The Collection

I wanted this collection to feel the way hope looks—soft rose gold, delicate pink tones, pieces that symbolize hope, courage, and support.  When you buy from this collection, 20% goes directly to ABCF to help fund screenings and diagnostics for women who need them.

Every piece here means something to me. The Rose Gold Taylor Wave Bangle with its gentle curves reminds me of how women hold each other up through hard things. The Pink Sapphire Necklace catches light in a way that feels like optimism—subtle but unmistakable.

We've included pieces you can personalize—the Rose Gold Initial Ring, the Rose Gold & Diamond Initial Ring, the Rose Gold Engravable Horizontal Bar Necklace, and the Gold Initial Necklace. Maybe you want to carry your mom's initials. Maybe it's for a friend who's fighting. Maybe it's your own name because you're the survivor and you want to remember your strength.

The Rose Gold Open Heart Ring and Mini Heart Studs are simple, but that's the point. Sometimes you just need a small reminder that love—for yourself, for the people you're worried about—is what gets you through.

Our birthstone pieces—the Yellow Gold Round Bezel Tourmaline, White Gold Round Bezel Tourmaline, Yellow Gold Heart Bezel Tourmaline, and White Gold Heart Bezel Tourmaline—while they typically represent October birthdays, tourmaline is a beautiful color pink that can symbolize the color of the breast cancer ribbon. 

The Taylor collection (Marquise, Emerald, Pear, and Round) and our Rose Gold Thin Twisted Ring are pieces you'll wear long after October ends. That's intentional. This isn't about one month of awareness. It's about carrying this forward.

These pieces are beautiful. They're well-made. They're timeless. And they help fund mammograms for women who otherwise couldn't afford them. That's what I mean when I say jewelry can be more than jewelry.

Beyond Shopping: How You Can Get Involved

Supporting ABCF doesn't begin and end with a purchase, though every piece from our collection makes a real difference. Here are other meaningful ways to participate in breast cancer awareness and prevention:

Schedule Your Screening: If you're due for a mammogram, make that appointment. Early detection remains the most powerful tool we have. Don't put it off.

Learn Self-Examination: Understanding what's normal for your body helps you notice changes early. Ask your healthcare provider to teach you proper self-examination techniques.

Share Information: Use your voice and platform to spread awareness about the importance of screenings, especially to women in your life who might face barriers to accessing care.

Support ABCF Directly: Beyond our partnership, you can donate directly to ABCF or learn about their programs. They provide bilingual program navigation, financial assistance, and educational resources to communities that need them most.

Have Conversations: Talk openly about breast health with the women in your life—your mother, daughters, sisters, friends. Breaking down stigma and encouraging preventive care saves lives.

Know Your History: Understanding your family's medical history helps you and your healthcare providers assess your risk and determine appropriate screening schedules.

A Partnership Built to Last

This collaboration with ABCF represents more than a single month's campaign. It's a commitment to ongoing support, to raising awareness year-round, and to ensuring that beautiful objects can serve beautiful purposes.

Every time you wear a piece from this collection, you're not just accessorizing an outfit. You're wearing your values. You're starting conversations. You're contributing to a world where breast cancer care is accessible to everyone who needs it.

Throughout October and beyond, we'll be sharing stories, resources, and information about breast health and ABCF's vital work. We invite you to join us in this conversation, to share your own stories if you feel comfortable, and to help us spread awareness about the critical importance of early detection and equitable access to care.

Because jewelry, at its best, is never just about adornment. It's about connection, meaning, and the stories we choose to tell through the pieces we wear close to our hearts.

Shop the collection and learn more about our partnership with the American Breast Cancer Foundation at witholiviagrace.com. Throughout October, 20% of sales from our curated ABCF collection will be donated directly to support their mission of providing accessible breast cancer screening and diagnostics.

For more information about the American Breast Cancer Foundation and their programs, visit www.abcf.org.