About Us

Volunteers give their time. Donors give their resources. Together, we can build the wings of recovery that will help her rise. We welcome all questions, volunteer interests and opportunities 
to support our mission. We would love to hear from you.

Pink Phoenix Rising was not created from an idea. It was born from experience.

The founder of Pink Phoenix Rising is a breast cancer survivor whose personal journey inspired the organization. Although she felt prepared for her bilateral mastectomy, she quickly discovered that clinical preparation was very different from being prepared for recovery at home.
With the support of her oldest daughter, also a breast cancer survivor, and inspired by the strength of her mother, another survivor, she learned firsthand what women truly need during those first critical weeks after surgery—from drain management tools to practical guidance and everyday comforts. That experience revealed a gap in post-operative support and inspired her to create Pink Phoenix Rising, ensuring no woman has to navigate recovery alone.

No woman should feel alone in her healing journey. No woman should leave surgery feeling unprepared.

Our Values

Your support helps Pink Phoenix Rising provide comfort, connection, and essential resources to women navigating breast cancer recovery. Donations directly impact our ability to serve survivors with compassion and care during one of the most vulnerable times in their healing journey. 

Resilience

Like a phoenix, we believe in rising stronger after hardship. We honor the courage it takes to heal and rebuild.  

Sisterhood

We foster authentic connection among survivors. Shared experience creates understanding, empowerment, and belonging. 

Compassion

We serve with empathy, kindness and respect for every woman’s unique journey.  

Dignity In Care

Every recovery bag is assembled with intentionality and respect, ensuring practical support is delivered with beauty and thoughtfulness.  

Community Impact

We believe healing expands outward. When one woman is supported, families and communities grow stronger.  

Hope

We are committed to restoring hope during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons

Meet the Board

Meet the people helping lead and grow Pink Phoenix Rising’s mission of Preparedness, Honor, and Empowerment

Charlene McNew
President & Founder

Carrie Steele
Vice President

Hailey Herrick
Secretary