Tina’s Warriors and Brown Girls on a Mission: Hope Event for Cancer
Breast cancer treatment is hard on the body—and the spirit. Too many women face long infusion days with few comforts and little community support. HOPE Kits change that: thoughtfully curated care packages that bring comfort, dignity, and encouragement to women in active treatment.
Time & Location
Oct 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
1012 FL-436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, 1012 FL-436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
About the event
What We’re Solving
Every woman deserves to feel supported through treatment. Together, Tina’s Warriors and Brown Girls on a Mission are creating a movement rooted in compassion and action.
This event is about more than assembling HOPE Kits™. It’s about breaking down cultural barriers, especially for women of color and South Asian women, who too often face stigma around cancer, silence about diagnosis, and limited access to education.
We’ll provide tools and knowledge on screening, genetic testing, precision medicine, and clinical trial options so women feel empowered to take charge of their health.
What We’ll Do Together
Assemble HOPE Kits™ with comfort items and handwritten notes
Hear from Dr. Schroff on early detection, genetic testing, and clinical trials
Listen to the inspiring story of a young survivor sharing her cancer journey
Address cultural taboos and break the silence around cancer in communities of color
Connect with survivors, clinicians, and community leaders for advocacy and action
Schedule
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Packing Party & Program
HOPE Kit™ assembly
Physician-led education
Tinas Story and young survivor story
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Post Event Clean-Up
Why Tina’s Warriors
Tina’s Warriors, a survivor-led nonprofit co-founded by Tina Valbh, is committed to breaking down barriers in cancer care. Through advocacy and policy, the organization is shaping a future where equitable cancer care is a right, not a privilege.
Hosted by, Brown Girls on a Mission (BGOAM), this event aims to uplifts women and families through service and education, creating safe spaces for women of color to connect, learn, and thrive.
Together, we are elevating voices within our community and breaking cultural taboos that discourage screening and open conversations about cancer. By bringing tools and education directly into the community, we aim to ensure women, especially women of color, know their options and feel supported.
Our Impact
Last year in Orlando, volunteers came together to assemble HOPE Kits™ that reached women nationwide.
We were honored to welcome an esteemed panel: Dr. Kavita Pattani, Dr. Anu Saigal, and Dr. Sheetal Patel—sharing clinical insight and inspiration.
The takeaway: community works. We’re doing it again—bigger.
Ways You Can Help
Volunteer (Most Needed)
Packing (11 AM – 3 PM) • Clean-up (3 – 3:30 PM)
Sponsor or Underwrite
Fund a HOPE Kit™ by donating directly to www.tinaswarriors.org. As little as $50.00 can help one women in need.
Donate Items or Funds
Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring items such as venue costs, refreshments. Sponsor levels available.
FAQ
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all HOPE Kit™ materials will be provided. We have already purchased these kits ahead of the event!
Can I bring a team?
Yes. Teams are welcome. Just note your group size when signing up.
I won’t be able to stay the whole time, but can I still help?
Yes. Sign up for a shift (setup, packing, or clean-up).
Empowering Women Together
This event serves as an inspiring advocacy-driven platform where survivors, healthcare professionals, young advocates, and community leaders come together to share hope and knowledge. By merging care with education, we are creating a future in which women, especially women of color, will boldly break cultural taboos, access resources without barriers, and feel empowered in their fight against cancer.
