How We Help
Since its inception Valeda's Hope has provided over 700 recliners to women that have been diagnosed with breast cancer that will undergo a double masectomy. Valeda's Hope has provided over 1000 3D mobile mammograms to underserved women in the community at the local libraries in collaboration with Siteman Cancer Center. We educate girls on breast health at the local high schools.
Valeda’s Story
Everyone has a story to tell, no matter who you are, your life is worth talking about.
I was born on June 18, thirty minutes after my identical twin Vanessa Redmond. I was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse.
In 2007, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in her left breast twenty years apart. She was diagnosed at the age 36 and 56. She is still alive to this date. It was then, I had a vivid dream that I would be my mother’s daughter to have to go through this challenge. In this dream, I felt like I would be okay either way. I took care of my mother during this critical time.
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Mammograms Win Lives
Scheduling and attending annual mammograms can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. A single appointent may change the trajectory of your life but it doesn’t mean you have to surrender to it. Mammograms save lives and give women a fighting chance.
Hereditary Cancer & the BRCA-2 Gene
The two genes most commonly associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer are called BRCA1 and BRCA2 (for Breast Cancer 1 and Breast Cancer 2 genes). A blood or cheek swab test is available that can tell if a person carries a mutation in one of these genes.
Visit The Valeda’s Hope Shop
Visit our shop to find inspirational materials for women in need of hope and help. Purchasing items through our website helps us spread joy and comfort to other women who are struggling with breast cancer, treatments, and the life-altering loss of a woman’s breasts.
You will also find in the shop, Valeda Keys’ autobiography about her journey from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and sharing hope. Get your copy now!
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Giving to this foundation equates in the restoration of hope and saving lives. Every donation changes a life and opens a new chapter for a woman in need. The most seemingly insignificant act of kindness can reshape someone’s whole life.
Valeda’s Hope Volunteers
We are a tight knit team of passionate women who care about inspiring, educating, and gifting hope to other women. If the same things motivate you, please consider joining us at one of our events as a volunteer.
Thank You to All of Our Sponsors & Supporters
A special thank you to all of our past and present sponsors and supporters. Valeda’s Hope has changed and impacted more lives thanks to your generosity and compassion. Thank you.
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