A beacon of resilience and hope, Laura Crandon, a two-time breast cancer survivor and thriver, founded Touch4Life to eradicate the disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and underserved communities. Her personal triumph over breast cancer stands as a testament to the critical importance of early detection and proactive breast health management, a message she passionately carries to communities that have historically been marginalized in healthcare narratives. Through Touch.4Life, Laura’s unwavering commitment unfolds, amplifying her life-affirming message and emboldening BIPOC women to embrace a proactive stance toward their breast health, ensuring early detection and improved breast cancer outcomes.

The deeply personal losses Laura experienced as her friends faced late-stage diagnoses underscore the urgency of Touch4Life’s mission. Committed to the elimination of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses in BIPOC communities, Touch4Life champions education, empowerment, and resource provision, laying the foundation for a future where a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence, but a manageable health condition with a 100% survival rate.

This bold vision is fortified by initiatives like B-FRESH (Breastie-Food Restores, Energizes and Sustains Health), a program dedicated to bolstering the physical and emotional well-being of BIPOC women and their families navigating breast cancer. Recognized for its innovative and impactful approach, B-FRESH was re-awarded a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. This accolade is an endorsement of the significant strides Touch4Life is making under Laura’s inspired leadership. As a devoted advocate and ally, Laura’s partnership with Johns Hopkins University and Hospital deepens the impact of her work, solidifying her position as a front-line warrior in the battle for breast health equity and continually reinforcing her commitment to a world where every individual has an equal opportunity for health, healing, and a vibrant life beyond breast cancer.