Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting young Jewish women and their families in dealing with breast cancer. Named for the Hebrew word for chain, the organization provides strong community support through various programs designed to foster culturally-relevant personalized connections with fellow patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

Since its creation in 2001, the organization has implemented over 250 educational programs, responded to over 45,000 breast cancer questions, and engaged over 4,000 peer supporters for their target beneficiaries across the country. This is a feat considering that young breast cancer patients may be reluctant to seek support from their peers for several reasons.

With its programs, young women diagnosed with breast cancer or who have high risks for it will find strong community support regardless of their Jewish background. The programs’ implementers ensure that their target beneficiaries have access to relevant educational resources, professional networks, and moral support, all while considering their Jewish beliefs, diagnosis and stage, and lifestyles.