“I was thrilled to be asked to have my breasts cast for Keep A Breast. Not only because of the great work they do to raise awareness about breast cancer, but because this disease will affect me at some point - even if I don’t contract it.”

“It’s the most empowering thing I’ve done in recent memory! And what a phenomenal group of women I lucked into it; one more amazing than the next! It was a wonderful, relaxing experience.”

“Cancer gave me so much more than it took away. My mission is to inspire a younger generation through awareness while supporting those who have been touched by this disease. If we have the capacity to love then we have the capacity to heal and grow... for ourselves and with others.”

“I felt an overwhelming feeling of emotions knowing that I had the privilege of being part of this movement in bringing attention to a disease that has affected all of us at some point in our lives. I will forever do my part to support breast cancer awareness.”

“The casting sesh was unalloyed hyper-pure high-octane femme power… Let's fight the pain with pleasure; let's heal the hurt with joy; let's elevate the science with art.”

I felt powerless in the face of my sister law's chemo,

I felt compassion for her pain and deep admiration for her endurance and strength.

I celebrate her with this cast, so full of joy and beauty!

I also honor my nieces and my daughter, who I hold tightly and pass on the shining gift of empowerment that comes with awareness.

“Keep A Breast is at the heart of how we can help women stay aware and save lives! I am here today, getting to make a cast of my “breasts” because of early detection through a self-exam.”

“Being able to be a part of a cause such as Keep A Breast and to do a personal cast is an empowering, hopeful moment. It allows women to show the beauty of our bodies while spreading awareness of the importance of self-care and early detection.”

“In a moment when life always seems ‘too busy,’ taking the time to make a cast reminded me how important it is to also take the time for self-care and self-checks. My dear friend Clare discovered her cancer too late, and I honor her with this cast.”

“When Mom was diagnosed I vowed to do anything and everything to get her through that time and to help raise awareness and educate women on the importance of self-exams, regular doctor visits, etc. I am so grateful to her doctors in Lawrence, Kansas that we're ten years cancer free!”

“We've all been affected by breast cancer in one way or another, so I was honored to step out of my comfort zone and be a small part in helping Keep A Breast raise awareness for such a big cause. My casting was in honor of my friends, their mothers and all of the strong women who continue to fight this disease.”

“Being a part of the casting of Keep A Breast has allowed me to amplify the message and power KAB offers onto women and their families when faced with the conversation of breast cancer.”

“This opportunity to gather with women and show gratitude for our healthy boobies , while advocating and raising awareness for those not so fortunate, was such an uplifting and powerful experience.”

“As soon as she finished, I felt strong, ‘like a warrior’ I even said, and that's what these women are: they are strong, they are powerful, and they are warriors. Thank you for doing what you do and letting me be a part of your beauty!”

“Now that I’m pregnant - and finally have boobs to speak of - they have been immortalized! I love this project and its mission to help women save our own lives with self-checks.”

“Both of my grandmothers had breast cancer, so this hits close to home. I am so honored to be a part of this artistic conversation that is spreading the word and importance of breast cancer prevention.”

“I’ve spent years dealing with body shame… It was humbling to know that by stepping out of my comfort zone and sharing a part of myself might inspire others and bring more awareness to this disease.”

“To some people, the idea of casting your breasts seems weird but,  you’re more covered in a cast than you are in a bikini! What KAB has created is more than raising awareness of breast cancer and self-checks, it’s bonding women nationwide! I’m so thankful for my experience and did it in memory of my grandmother who lost the battle to breast cancer. “

“I think what the Keep A Breast Foundation is doing is a wonderful way to show your tits off to the world with beautiful art, creating awareness among women to always get checked.”

“We have all had someone we know or that is close to us affected by breast cancer, and I think this is such a unique and visually stunning way to bring more awareness to what we can do ourselves to educate, self-check, etc.”

“My grandmother & aunt were both breast cancer survivors so Keep A Breast’s mission hits very close to home for me... I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization that’s helping raise awareness & educating women on a truly important issue that is sometimes difficult for us to discuss in our everyday lives.”

”I am so honored to be part of this beautiful project that honors grace, vulnerability, courage, humor, sisterhood, community health, art, and love.”

“I am so honored to be a small part of something so much bigger than all of us, bringing community together to help save lives with early detection.”

“I have friends beating the disease right now, so I’m honored to be a part of the Nashville Keep A Breast Collection. The breast cast art of local musicians and visual artists is a beautiful way to bring much-needed attention to breast cancer awareness and prevention.”

“After a personal scare, and nearly losing a close friend to breast cancer, I was honored to take part [of this project]. Before my scare, I had no idea how to check my breasts. It's never too early to be in touch with your body, so I encourage you all to stay connected.”

“As a breast cancer survivor, I can’t think of any better way to celebrate my good health than to be cast by Shaney jo and take part in this amazing project.  When I removed my shirt to be cast, I felt love and support for my new body in a way that can never truly be expressed. If Keep A Breast helps any other woman feel the way I did then they have been successful in every way.”

“My Aunt passed away with breast cancer in the ’50s and I’m sure she’d be smiling down at how far the awareness has come because of organizations like Keep A Breast. So thankful for the stories told and for the beautiful casts that celebrate us!“

“Keep A Breast is so important to me as a breast cancer survivor and mother of a girl. I found my own lump, and if I had not found it early, my prognosis could have been much worse.”

“Casting day was magical! It was such an amazing and lively experience to create art with my body knowingly honoring my friends who have been diagnosed and my love who is a cancer survivor, while also honoring my own health. Art inspires the human experience and this day was inspirational, empowering and magical. I’m honored to be a part of the KAB community.”

“My maternal grandmother passed from breast cancer when I was so young that my only memories of her are during treatment. Casting for KAB was a good reminder to stay in tune and in touch with my own body, to take the time to check in with myself.”

“This project is incredible; while highlighting the beauty in our differences, it brings awareness to a cause that affects all women. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of something so special!”

“I'm truly so deeply humbled to be involved in such an important project, put on by some of the most brilliant and inspiring women. Every single one of us knows someone affected by breast cancer, so helping make preventative action part of the conversation is the least I could do. And wow, what an awesome way to get people talking! Truly grateful to Shaney jo and the KAB team for letting me be part of this wonderful experience.”

“The casting process was so much more emotional than I realized. I don’t think I’ve ever felt that much raw she-power in a room before. I felt so honored to be a part of that moment (and this program).”

“I’m so proud of my cast and all the hard work that the women at Keep A Breast do. Early detection can often save lives, and empowering women to know their breasts is vital. I hope these casts inspire more women to keep abreast with breast cancer.”

"In honor of all those who have battled - or are still battling - breast cancer, I am lending my voice (and breasts!) to Keep A Breast. My precious sister, Joanne, beat breast cancer, and it has touched the lives of so many I love. Early detection is everything, and this casting was such a fun and unique way to help spread that message!"

“What a truly unique experience to do the casting with Shaney Jo. It felt vulnerable, empowering and like a very natural thing to do all at once. My life has been massively impacted by breast cancer having lost my mom Cheryl to it several years ago. I have much appreciation and respect for what Keep A Breast is doing to bring awareness, prevention, and support through the power of collective passion and art.”

“I feel more proud of my body and comfortable in my skin than I did before I was casted for this project. And making some new ‘Breast Friends’ was the icing on the cake!”

“Getting casted made me feel so strong, so significant, and more beautiful and thankful than I’ve felt in a very long time.”

"This entire experience was liberating and empowering; it's something I'll never forget… Thank you so much to KAB for allowing me to be part of something so beautiful and for all the incredible work you do."

“Keep A Breast Foundation has a beautiful approach to education that is meant to take breast health out of the cold clinical setting, and make it less scary, and more understandable. They’re doing powerful work!”

“Over the last two years, I've watched one of my best friends battle and heal from breast cancer; that journey has been everything from scary to awe-inspiring. I feel so incredibly honored to have my breasts cast in her honor, for her journey and for all of the gratitude I feel to have her health and mine.”

“Teaming up with Keep A Breast as a breast cancer survivor was such a beautiful and cathartic experience for me, and demonstrates how art truly does have a place in our health advocacy and awareness.”

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37; I have no family history and had never had a mammogram. Early detection is key. Younger women need to become familiar with their breasts because it's ultimately what will save your life.

Education is such a key part of prevention. Playing even just a small role in helping this organization raise awareness is an honor, not to mention I had an absolute blast of an afternoon celebrating boobies with some amazing women!

“I’ve never had breast cancer, no one in my family has either, but many of my friends have. This is for them and thanking God that I have healthy breasts. I loved seeing all these women of different shapes, sizes and scars embracing, lifting and fighting together for one another”

Sometimes we don’t have to walk in the shoes of others to feel the pain of their walk. It’s called empathy. What you do with it after makes all the difference. I don’t have breast cancer, but I know so many who have. I’ve never met Philecia, but her story has captured my heart since her first diagnosis. That’s why, when I was asked to be a part of the Keep A Breast cast project, I didn’t hesitate to say yes and dedicate my cast to her.

“You'd think that being cast for KAB would be a self-conscious thing; instead, I found it liberating and empowering. Being comfortable in your body is the first step in developing the kind of awareness that enables you to identify when something is wrong. I have a history of breast cancer in my family, so monthly checks are imperative. Anything I can do to help raise awareness in others is important work that I am proud to do.”

“Today would have been my grandmother Beverly’s birthday. She passed away when I was young from breast cancer/brain tumor. It was a sweet moment to honor and remember her, as I honored my body and got to take part in something deeply moving.”

“I am so honored to be a part of this for so many reasons. For my mom, Judy and all of the women who no longer have a voice. Thank you for showing us what it means to fight! For all of my beautiful survivor friends, I love you!”

“[This project] is such a beautiful, visual way to catch people’s attention and I hope I can further help educate us, as well as help us all feel proud of our bodies.”

I have a friend who just recently dealt with several bouts of radiation, and while the experience was harrowing, early detection saved her life, so my cast was made in honor of her bravery and strength.

“It was so special to be casted while pregnant with my daughter and it was an experience I’ll never forget.”

“When my younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in her twenties, I felt an extreme drive towards anything that helped me channel my fear and sadness into something positive and hopeful. I was so honored to be involved in this project not only as a sister of a survivor but as someone who feels so passionate about prevention, education and early detection.”

“As a health and fitness professional, I have always been on the back end of breast cancer: helping women regain strength and confidence during their recovery phase. I’m so thankful to be a part of KAB, to now have the opportunity to help on the front end and share fitness as a major tool for prevention as well as recovery.”

“When Sarah told me about Keep A Breast and asked me to “get casted,” I was blown away. How could I say no? How can any of us say no? I had to do it in honor of my friend.”

“I have not been able to stop thinking about my evening with Shaney jo and the wonderful women involved with Keep A Breast. I was so moved by the stories we all swapped about how breast cancer has affected our lives and getting casted the same evening as a survivor was an incredible honor.”

“After weeks of hesitating, questioning, agonizing about whether or not I was worth getting casted; whether or not my association with breast cancer was a strong enough story to make it worth it; and, hoping to not be a waste of time for my family at KAB, I finally asked! I realized that my story is 100% worth it. She - my great grandma who survived after having a double mastectomy - was worth it.  Women, and their breasts, ARE WORTH IT. Ladies AND gentlemen, breast cancer is not something to hesitate about…Ask. Check. Prevent! We are worth it!”

“It’s such an honor to support my sisters at The Keep A Breast Foundation. We see you and we are with you.”

“Keep A Breast and being cast gives me the opportunity to give breast cancer a purpose. Not only does this project spread awareness, but it was also really fun!”

“I am so proud to be a part of such a beautiful and artistic expression to help create awareness for breast cancer. I’ve never seen anything like it before; these are stunning and personal collaborations that stand on their own as pieces of art.”

“I was cast the day before double mastectomy surgery. Being able to hold the finished cast, it helped me to process the loss I was feeling and accept the change happening to me. It’s allowed me to be more open about my cancer experience with other survivors.”

“Having lost my grandmother to breast cancer, getting involved with Keep A Breast was a no brainer. They want to bring awareness to something as scary as cancer because if we can have an open dialogue, if we can be more informed, maybe we can all be a little less afraid AND a little safer.”

“Shaney jo is such a light, and it was a wonderful experience learning about Keep A Breast’s mission. I even started regular self-check exams after getting casted!”

“I wanted to be a part of this project because it pushed me out of my comfort zone, and creatively supports breast cancer awareness… Grammy, The Momma, and Mrs. Dixie, this is in honor of your strength & perseverance.”

“I share this in hopes that someone who is avoiding a mammogram or self-check will suck it up and #feelyourboobies or let someone else! You are worth it. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for someone who loves you.”

My surgery was in four days. Bilateral mastectomy. I walked into a converted workshop, all windows and light and sunbeams, where I was met by the women of Keep A Breast. As I told my story, one of early detection, the women in the room created the space for a sacred moment. They hugged on me, they oiled me, they cast me, all with a reverence and tenderness that only women can offer. I left feeling as if I was being carried to my surgery, as if God herself had prepared my body for the loss. I am grateful.

“Breast cancer has tragically affected my family; I don't know anyone this disease does not touch. KAB is doing incredibly important work in education and support for women encountering this disease, and I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to help their efforts.”

What a privilege to be cast today alongside a beautiful young mother who is about to have a mastectomy. The whole experience was a loving and spiritual bonding for all of us in the room and made me want to celebrate being a woman. I hope it gave her an extra feeling of empowerment and loving support from all of us as she gets ready to say goodbye to her breasts and get on with the rest of her life.

It feels really good to take part in this project and to work toward educating more women on self-checking and early detection. I am so inspired by what these women are accomplishing and want to get everyone I know involved.

“I am one of many who almost lost a dear friend to breast cancer. She survived it, and her fight was powerful in a way that made her stronger than I’ve ever known her, and also softer… How lucky we were that she was diagnosed early or this story would have had a different ending perhaps. Breast awareness. Touch them, look at them, keep them safe.”

“As a survivor myself, I see a lot of organizations designed to bring awareness to breast cancer, but none as unique and fun as Keep A Breast. The evening and the ladies lifted me up and did my heart good.”

“Casting helped me feel empowered. It helped me feel like I could at least help raise awareness and keep breast cancer at the forefront of our minds as a society.”

“Keep A Breast is doing incredibly important work. I am thankful to be involved and help bring awareness to breast cancer. The casting experience was fueled with good energy.”

“I think breast cancer awareness and self-checks are so important. I had a great aunt that passed away with breast cancer, so I’m truly honored to help the Keep A Breast Foundation shed some light on preventing it.”

“I’m so excited to be part of the Nashville KAB Collection and to help bring awareness to and raise money for, such an incredible organization that is truly changing the lives of people everywhere and providing support for those who’ve been diagnosed with cancer and fighting.“