Introducing Our Patient Advocate Speaker for MetGala SCV 2024: Beth Fairchild

We are delighted that Beth Fairchild, the inspiring Cancer Culture President, will join us as a patient advocate speaker at MetGala SCV 2024

Beth Fairchild is an artist, activist, and yogi who has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) since her unexpected diagnosis in 2014. Despite having no prior symptoms and a recent negative mammogram, Beth’s journey revealed a significant lack of representation and research funding for the MBC community. In response, Beth initiated the powerful social media movement #DontIgnoreStageIV, connecting with METAvivor and serving on their Board of Directors as Vice President and eventually as President.

Previously, Beth was a renowned tattoo artist specializing in permanent cosmetics and areola complex tattooing. Though she has retired from tattooing due to peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy, Beth continues to advocate for those living with breast cancer. She now focuses on yoga, healthy living, travel, gardening, crocheting, and enjoying family life.

Beth’s organization, Cancer Culture, is pivotal in reshaping the breast cancer narrative. Their mission includes authentic storytelling, raising awareness, and supporting life-saving research. Cancer Culture’s transformative events, such as patient retreats and art exhibits, foster community and emotional healing, while their social content aims to shift perceptions and create a sense of representation for all affected by breast cancer.

We are honored to have Beth Fairchild as an esteemed patient advocate speaker at MetGala SCV 2024. Her dedication and advocacy reflect the spirit of our event, and we look forward to her impactful contribution.

Stay tuned for more updates as the gala approaches. We are excited to hear from both of our incredible speakers!

For more information about Beth and Cancer Culture, visit their website and follow their inspiring work.