About Us

Welcome to Fight Like a Girl Foundation, where our passion drives our purpose. Here, we believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change in the world. Our foundation is built upon a commitment to supporting individuals, primarily women, navigating cancer, life-altering diseases/disorders, and other various life challenges, and every endeavor we undertake is guided by this core principle.

Who We Are:

At Fight Like a Girl Foundation, we are a team of dedicated individuals united by a common goal: to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise converge to form a dynamic force for good. From our leadership to our volunteers, each member of our team brings a unique perspective and set of skills to the table, contributing to our collective efforts in transformative ways.

Our Mission:

Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. Fight Like a Girl Foundation is committed to supporting and empowering individuals, primarily women, navigating the complexities of cancer, life-altering diseases/disorders, and other various life challenges.

Through our programs, initiatives, and partnerships, we strive to offer emotional and financial support, as well as fund medical research for women’s health issues. With a steadfast dedication to supporting those facing life adversities, we work tirelessly to fulfill our mission and effect lasting change in our communities and beyond.

We may not have a cure for cancer and other serious diseases yet but while we’re waiting, we can all stand together, lend a helping hand, and support one another – we can unite as ONE until we’ve WON.

What We Do:

At Fight Like a Girl Foundation, we are catalysts for change. Through our various initiatives and programs, we embrace, encourage, and empower women throughout their struggles with cancer or other life-altering diseases and other life adversities. Whether it’s providing monthly encouragement with our free Fight Notes cards, pairing fellow warriors together for our online Fight Pals program, awarding grants to families experiencing a medical crisis, or investing in women’s health medical research, we are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most.

How It Started:

As the founder and president of the Fight Like a Girl Club®, a support group for women battling cancer, serious illnesses or other life adversities, Sandy Ellis heard first-hand from ill individuals who could not afford medical treatment, families who had to trim down their grocery list to pay for prescriptions, and women who went years without mammograms because they didn’t have the money to pay for one.

“I was happy that the [Fight Like a Girl] Club was making huge strides in uniting and supporting women on an emotional level, but I kept thinking that we have to do more,” said Ellis, “we have to do something to help the financial end of things for these families. I had one lady tell me that she and her terminally ill husband had refinanced their home to pay for his prescriptions every month,” Ellis continued, “they were on pins and needles that the money was going to run out before he passed away. That’s a horrible thing to have to worry about during the last few months of your life”.

With her husband being forced to drop his own health insurance because of a previous cancer diagnosis, Sandy grew more and more anxious to do something to help especially after she researched and discovered that there are very few organizations out there that offer direct financial relief to families whose lives have been shattered because of cancer or another serious illness. The Fight Like a Girl Foundation was born soon thereafter and has since expanded to help empower women facing other struggles and life adversaries such as serious injury, addiction, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health struggles, or a societal issue such as sexual harassment or inequality.

Our Impact:

The impact of our work extends far beyond numbers and statistics. Through the stories of those we’ve touched and the communities we’ve served, we see the true measure of our success. Fight Like a Girl Foundation has provided financial and emotional support to thousands of women during some of their more difficult times, hosted local events, spread awareness for all types of cancer and other life-altering illnesses, funded medical research, and we remain committed to building on these accomplishments as we continue to strive for a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Get Involved:

Join us in our mission to support and empower individuals navigating the complexities of cancer, life-altering diseases/disorders, and other life challenges. Whether you’re interested in volunteering your time, donating, hosting a fundraiser, or partnering with us on a project, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference. Together, we can create meaningful change and build a better world for generations to come.