Privacy Policy – Laurie's Love

Who we are

Our website address is: https://laurieslove.org.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For users that register on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

tara's Inspiring Story

how it started

The inspiration for Laurie’s Love is the result of a beautiful friendship and deep connection with my dear friend and business colleague Laurie Brewer. She and I embarked on a challenging journey together while battling different types and forms of cancer. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer and Laurie had been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called T-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia four years prior.

During the course of our treatments we quickly discovered the profound importance of networking with patients battling like cancers with whom you could not only discuss specific medical treatments but also provide much needed emotional support. We realized how invaluable it was to have access to those who truly understand what your cancer diagnosis entails.

During our lengthy and frequent conversations we shared a common goal of finding others with similar cancers across the globe who were fighting this insidious disease.

What We Believe

and who we are

About Our Community

Laurie’s Love is a forum to speak privately and candidly with someone who understands the specific path that you are on, the precise treatments you are enduring and/or have endured, and the aftereffects of those treatments. This app is designed to be a common place to lift each other up during the difficult days and to provide inspiration on the momentous days that should be celebrated. It is a community to share personal stories to help empower one another as you work towards a victory over your cancer while keeping the faith that a cure is on the horizon.

Does this Sound like your Experience?

Although Laurie Brewer’s journey ended before Laurie’s Love was officially established, the goal that we both shared is what inspired me to create Laurie’s Love. Our hope is that cancer journey warriors and their families, friends, and caregivers will have a place to find comfort and connection with others who are fighting, or who have fought, their particular battle. Simply put, the members of Laurie’s Love choose to be there for you no matter what the stage of your diagnosis or how you decide to address your cancer. We offer you our prayers and support during your journey.

keep pressing forward

Ways You Can Help

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Donate

Make a one time donation or make a monthly contribution

Share the Laurie’s Love website with friends, family and loved ones.

Sponsor

Our annual event is a moment to honor all of our members along with strides we’ve taken as an organization . We are so grateful for our sponsors and partnerships.

thank you

your Impact

Empowerment & Hope: Sharing experiences fosters a sense of control and offers inspiration from fellow warriors.
Reduced Anxiety & Depression: Support groups can lead to a significant decrease in anxiety and depression for cancer patients.
Reduced Isolation: Support groups combat loneliness and build a sense of belonging.
Improved Outcomes: Studies suggest a link between social support and better treatment adherence.

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warriors share

their experience with the app

"Before Laurie's Love, my fight with ovarian cancer felt isolating. Sure, I had my family, but they couldn't understand the specific struggles I faced during treatment. Then I found the app. Connecting with other women going through a similar journey has been life-changing. We share tips, fears, and victories. It's like having a whole team cheering you on, reminding me I'm not alone in this battle. Laurie's Love gave me the community I desperately needed, and for that, I'll be forever grateful."

"Through the app, I met David, another lymphoma fighter. We live on opposite coasts, but we chat daily. He gets my dark humor during chemo sessions, celebrates my good days, and picks me up when I'm down. Laurie's Love didn't just connect me with a friend; it connected me with a brother in arms. We face this fight together, even if it's virtually."

"Laurie's Love wasn't just about finding support during treatment. It ignited a passion for advocacy within me. Through the app, I connected with others fighting for better research funding and access to advanced treatments for colon cancer. Together, we shared petitions, contacted representatives, and even organized virtual fundraising events. The app fostered a sense of collective power, allowing us to transform our shared experience into a force for positive change. Laurie's Love proved that connection can empower us to fight not just for ourselves, but for all those battling cancer."