Focus on the FIGHT!
BREAKAWAY FROM CANCER
WELCOME TO BREAKAWAY FROM CANCER!
We are a National 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization that aims to provide social, emotional and financial support to U.S. citizens in the equine community diagnosed with cancer.
Four individuals inspired by a friend’s courage and determination in the face of a dire cancer diagnosis set out to help one person financially—and discovered a calling to help many more. Volunteer founding members John, Brian, Amy, and Beth have all been involved with horses throughout their lives. In 2022, they formed Breakaway From Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to individuals within the equine community who are currently battling cancer.
With the help of an additional six-member volunteer board, Breakaway From Cancer has hit the ground running. In just three short years, we’ve provided financial assistance to 15 individuals, awarding $150,000 to date.
Please take some time to review our website to better understand what our person of inspiration and guiding light grant recipients have faced daily and you will understand why we are on a mission to have them and future beneficiaries of our nonprofit Breakaway From Cancer!
How We Help
Social Support
Inspirational stories from cancer survivors
Preventative health measures
A strong, supportive network
Emotional Support
Encouragement
Prayer
Financial Support
Medical bills
Loss of wages
Mortgage & rent
Utilities
Food
Medical travel expenses
Who We Fight For
Equestrians (all disciplines)
Ranchers
Stock contractors
Trainers
Farriers
Anyone who owns, leases, or works with horses daily
Our officers and board are 100% volunteers; and having been in existence for a little more than three years, we are proud to have helped 15 families thus far, granting a total of $150,000.00.
Applications Currently Paused
We’re incredibly grateful — and excited — to share that Breakaway From Cancer has received an overwhelming number of applications this year. Because of your support, we’ve been able to help so many families, with eight Guiding Light recipients in 2025 alone.
At the same time, it saddens us to say that we must temporarily close applications while we focus on fundraising and rebuilding the resources needed to continue this mission.
Thank you for understanding, for cheering on every recipient, and for standing with us as we work to ensure we can keep helping families who need it most.
Established in 2022
Who we fight for…
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Our Inspiration
Four individuals inspired by a friend’s courage and determination in the face of a dire cancer diagnosis set out to help one person financially—and discovered a calling to help many more.
Volunteer founding members John, Brian, Amy, and Beth have all been involved with horses throughout their lives. In 2022, they formed Breakaway From Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to individuals within the equine community who are currently battling cancer.
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Our Goal for 2025
Our goal for 2025 is to increase our available funds and open applications to those in need year-round, so that we may provide financial assistance to even more individuals/families in need.
