Cancer fighters face many battles in their war against cancer. Everyone fighting cancer soon realizes that they are not just dealing with the disease itself. Unfortunately, the chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation treatments that kill the cancer tumors and cells also affect healthy tissues or organs. This causes unpleasant side effects...
Amazing things can happen when two people simply come together to give and receive support and encouragement -- or to simply carry the message that even though one of them is going through a dark time, they are not alone. Such was the beginning of an amazing friendship in 2017 between...
Everyone loves the “idea” of giving or receiving a gift, as it holds the promise of surprise, love and thoughtfulness. A Tenaciously Teal Cancer Care Pack is no different, but each item also meets a specific need for cancer fighters as they deal with changes in their bodies and the...
Five years ago at age 35, Lynsey Davis was on top of the world. She had just had her second child and was enjoying being on maternity leave from a job she loved at Chesapeake. All was right with her world until she went to her doctor for her routine...
Donating your hard-earned dollars to help Cancer fighters is an act of great compassion and generosity that truly does touch and bless the lives of people struggling with this disease. Their struggles take many forms from overwhelming fear, feeling alone to losing their hair, which can be devastating. Here are some...
Being a caregiver can be the greatest act of love and the hardest thing one ever has to do. There’s an endless number of things to deal with, such as doctor and treatment appointments, making meals, cleaning, coordinating services, providing daily care and medications--as well as giving emotional and spiritual...
All of us at Tenaciously Teal are deeply grateful for and humbled by the time, effort and financial gifts you have so generously given to our mission. Because of your support and/or hard work as a volunteer, we have been able to reach out to more cancer fighters this year...
Tenaciously Teal is a beacon of love, hope, and courage -- for people whose worlds have been turned upside-down with the words, “You’ve got cancer”. First, there’s the shock; then fear sets in and can be nearly as damaging as the disease itself, if you allow it to take over...
Nonprofits and charities touch every part of our lives and are critical to our community. With the end of 2019 now in sight, many people and businesses will show their generosity and donate to local charities and nonprofits. With so many worthy nonprofits in Oklahoma City, finding the right one...
One of the best things you can do for someone who is sick or going through a difficult time is to simply show up, and keep showing up. So many times, we are scared that we won't say the right thing or maybe worse we will say the wrong thing. ...