Breast CancerCONQUER CamFamily MembersPatient StoriesCONQUER Cam: A Spotlight on Sara Olsher
Sara Olsher was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 years old. Explaining her diagnosis to her 6-year-old daughter and parenting through her treatment proved to be difficult. To help families like hers, Sara founded Mighty + Bright, which provides resources for families going through hard times, and wrote and illustrated the children’s book, “Someone I Love Has Cancer.”
Santa Rosa, California
Breast cancer survivor, Founder of Mighty + Bright
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Last modified: July 9, 2021
