welcome

to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation!

Chances are you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer.  The story of Gloria Gemma is centered in love—love of family, love for others and most of all, love of life.  The Foundation is rooted in family values, and it is a place for people to find resources and support.  We understand that breast cancer is as much an emotional disease as it is a physical one.  We also understand that awareness and education promotes early detection, which is the best protection.

It is our sincere desire to help everyone who has been touched by breast cancer, and our passion is born out of our personal experiences with this disease.  We are here to help you through your breast cancer journey with love, support, information, and resources.  Whether you are newly diagnosed, a survivor or you’ve lost a love one to this terrible disease, the staff and volunteers of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation are here for you.  We are committed to helping you restore mind, body and spirit through healing arts programs, education and support.

To learn more on how we can assist you and your loved ones through breast cancer, please call 401-861-HERO (4376) or email us at info@gloriagemma.org.


Order a Ribbon of Hope License Plate
and help support the
RI Department of Health's Women's Cancer Screening Program
Click here for order form
Important Note:  The fee associated with the purchase of this license plate is not related to vehicle registration fees, and your license plate number will not change.

2013 Celebrate Hope, Celebrate Life Calendar

Calendars cost $1 and can be purchased at the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation in Pawtucket and at Foundation events all over the state.

2013 Celebrate Hope, Celebrate Life Calendar features 12 beautiful and inspiring young women who were all diagnosed before age 40. 
Breast Cancer is Not Just Your Grandmother’s Disease.

For more information, please read Carol Ann Donnelly’s feature
in Rhode Island Monthly.


ri monthly feature


Breast Cancer: It's Not Just Your Grandmother's Disease

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Flames of Hope Run/Walk Series

Registration opens April 25!!!

Apr 24th 2013
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6th Annual Our Heroes Annual Survivor Fashion Show
Apr 16th 2013
May 11! Call 401-861-4376 for tickets- $45.00 each or purchase a table of ten (10) for $425.00. ...Read More

Behind the Ribbon
Feb 27th 2013
On Rhode Island PBS: March 30 at 7 p.m., March 31 at 11 p.m. | On Learn: April 3 at 10 p.m., April 4 at 5 a.m., April 5 at 2 a.m. ...Read More

'Out of the Mouth of Babes' to Benefit Gloria Gemma this Sunday

Tickets for the performance at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet are available.

Mar 20th 2013
"Out of the Mouths of Babes," an evening of theatrical readings by women, for women, and about women, will take place on Sunday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, Rhode Island. ...Read More

Bridal Show Will Showcase URI Grad, Cancer Survivor

Exeter resident and University of Rhode Island graduate Mandy Zito will be one of the models for the annual ‘Get Pink’ bridal show in Newport.

Mar 21st 2013
The Rhode Island Wedding Group’s Annual Get Pink Bridal Show will take place on Sunday, March 24, from noon until 4 p.m. at the Newport Marriott Hotel. Proceeds from the event, which includes a silent bridal auction, will be donated to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. ...Read More

our mission

To raise breast cancer awareness, increase breast health education, enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients, as well as their families and friends, and generate funding for local breast health programs