For many, to struggle with breast cancer once is a story of courage but to beat that demon three times and help other women along the way is far more than just heroic, it is plainly profound. It is with humility that Courageous Woman Magazine presents Becky M. Olson, the co-founder with Sharon Henifin of Breast Friends, as our Courageous Woman of the Month. (read more)

Hundreds gather for breast cancer awareness (read more)

Becky Olson to provide inspirational humor and education on October 8th (read more)

Olson invited to share her story with the women of Grand Cayman during Breast Cancer Awareness month. (read more)

When our friends or loved ones are diagnosed with something like breast cancer, we all want to be there to help and offer that support. We often say, with complete sincerity, "Please let me know if there is anything I can do." The patient will likely respond with, "I will. Thank you." The problem is - she won't. Asking her for ideas on how to help her doesn't relieve stress, but can actually add to it. (read more)

Breast Friends co-founders Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin were honored with this years' "Local Hero Award" in a ceremony on September 25, 2007. The award, sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure and BMW of North America, was given to the two women because of their outstanding work in the field of breast cancer awareness. (read more)

When Becky Olson, president and Co-founder of Breast Friends, lost her hair to chemotherapy during breast cancer treatment, she thought her world had come to an end. She remembers feeling angry and depressed over something she had no control over. Then one day, her friends Patty and Dennis delivered a crazy hat to her that changed her world once again, for the better. (read more)

Breast Friends teaches others in Portland how to support women surviving through Breast Cancer. With a lot of hard work, and a little luck, their message is spreading across the country. (read more)

Sharon turned off the ignition and we sat together in silence. The gloom of the hospital garage closed in around me. Squealing tires echoed against the cold, gray walls as someone made the turn toward the exit. Lucky for them, they were leaving this horrible place. (read more)

Being a success meant everything to Becky Olson. The 43-year-old mother of five had given up her dreams and time with her family to stay on top. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer "I've missed so much!" she realized. Putting pen to paper, Becky composed a wish list of all the things she still hadn't done. "Life is too short to waste!" she realized. And instead of worrying about dying, Becky started living. (read more)

It had been a big decision to go back. I thought about quitting for about five seconds. And then I thought, no. I can't drop out, because getting my degree is really important to me. BECKY OLSON ON CONTINUING HER COLLEGE EDUCATION (read more)

We are so excited to be completing our second year on such an awesome note. Since our inception in August of 2000, we have accomplished things beyond our dreams. (read more)