Writing About Your
Hereditary Cancer Journey

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
7:00 PM Eastern Time

Please join us for an evening with two authors, Mary Ladd and Grace Talusan, who chronicle their experiences with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in their books: The Wig Diaries and The Body Papers. Both women use contrasting styles of irreverent humor and informed sincerity to wade through the physical complexities and emotional layers that a diagnosis sends rippling across the lives and relationships of the affected women and families. Mary and Grace will speak to the process of writing their memoirs and share excerpts from their works. All are welcome, including those who have read and not read the books. Please bring your questions about the books and the writing process and learn how stories can change not only us but also those who hear them.

Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss
Panel Discussion and Book Review

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
7:00 PM Eastern Time

Please join us on National Previvor Day for an evening of powerful storytelling as we dive into the courageous experiences of previvors profiled in Ali Rogin's upcoming book, Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss: 30 Powerful Stories. Ali, a previvor herself, along with a panel of participants from her book, will share their inspiring stories, experiences and advice for tackling hereditary cancer risk, all while never losing sight of careers, families and goals. Panelists include Kara DioGuardi (a Grammy-nominated songwriter, former American Idol judge, record executive and philanthropist) and Mary Powell (who served as CEO of Green Mountain Power from 2008-2020). You will leave this event feeling empowered and inspired. Other high-profile women featured in her book include Edie Falco, Sheryl Crow, Athena Jones and Heidi Heitkamp.

If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled webinar times, register to receive the follow-up email with a link to the recording.

View recording of In the Family Documentary Screening and Virtual Cast Reunion

In the Family tells the story of filmmaker Joanna Rudnick’s journey through the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing during the dawn of testing for BRCA mutations. Along the way, she meets several women and families to uncover the reality of how hereditary cancer impacts their lives and communities.

This webinar was the first-ever gathering with all of the families in the film in one virtual conversation - 12 years after the film premiered on PBS! Hear from a member from each family in the documentary and learn how hereditary cancer continues to affect their lives.