Why did we start?

So many people across the world have had Filipino nannies, or yayas as they are known in the Philippines. They often form the backbone of the family, allowing the parents to work and the children to grow in a safe loving environment.

They leave their families behind, live in another country, sometimes alone, and send their earnings back home.

As we grew up, we noticed more and more nannies started to develop breast cancer.

Being surrounded by so many nannies in our community, it left us wondering: if they always put others first, when will they put themselves first?

So we started a foundation for them…

Much of the Filipino culture involves giving care to others. This includes not only nannies, but also teachers, personal support workers, nurses, therapists, scientists, doctors and a host of other healthcare professionals. In every community there are aunts (Titas), grandmothers (Lolas), neighbors and friends who quietly look over the lives of those around them.

‍We wanted to extend the foundation to these women, other Filipinas who are caregivers.

Breast cancer has no boundaries. It is faceless. It strikes regardless of history or heritage.

We also wanted a portion of the foundation funds to go to any woman caregiver with breast cancer who is struggling financially.

What do we know about Breast Cancer in Filipinas?