Making a Difference
As Stage, every purchase has a purpose. We donate to organizations that are pioneering groundbreaking research to eradicate breast cancer, as well as to those dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients at every stage of the journey.
How We Give
Community
No one should have to face breast cancer alone. That’s why we partner with organizations that provide forums and programming to facilitate meaningful connections, gain insights and share resources that are often only shared from patient to patient through word of mouth.
Research
Without research, there is no cure. Research is crucial to improve treatment options, quality of life — and end breast cancer. Progress depends on investing in scientists who attack breast cancer from all angles.
Fertility
Preservation
Women should never have to choose between starting a family and beating breast cancer. Newly diagnosed patients have a quick decision to make about their fertility before treatment, and the unplanned cost of preservation is out of reach for many.
Integrative Therapy
& Support
We’ve personally benefited from free integrative and support programs such as meditation, art therapy, yoga, sound healing, reiki, and patient education. We know how instrumental they can be, both physically and emotionally, on the path to healing.
Our Charitable Cause Partners
Stage donates 5% of our annual net sales to the following organizations:
The Breasties
Founded in 2018 by five young women impacted by breast and gynecological cancers, who struggled to find support, The Breasties is an all-inclusive nonprofit that creates community for survivors, previvors, stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers. Their mission is to support the cancer community’s experience through peer-to-peer connection, resources, and advocacy, helping to navigate and overcome the challenges of the journey.
- Hosts Camp Breastie, an annual four-day summit where 600 people impacted by breast and gynecologic cancer gather for an educational and inspirational retreat.
- Collaborates to address gaps in cancer care, support, and representation, while also advocating for IVF and reconstruction services.
- Has awarded $50,000 in grant monies to fund stage 4 research by the Magee-Womens Research Institute. An additional $50,000 in funds are committed in 2024.
- Has helped more than 300 parents who are unable to nurse receive a full year’s supply of infant formula through their partnership with female-founded and led infant formula company, Bobbie.
Breast Cancer Research
Foundation (BCRF)
Besides helping women with breast cancer, we are also looking forward to celebrating the day that marks the end of breast cancer. That can only happen through investing in research. So we’ve partnered with BCRF to help fund their cutting-edge, life-saving work. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF funds researchers who have been deeply involved in every breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
- The highest-rated breast cancer research organization in the U.S.
- Currently funds over 255 researchers in 14 countries
- Established the Evelyn H. Lauder Founder’s Fund, an international program to unravel the biology of metastasis
- Has awarded $70.3 million in grants to fund research in 2024-2025 alone — their largest grant cycle to date.
The Chick Mission
Only 18 states in the U.S. currently require insurance companies to cover the costs of fertility treatments for cancer patients. The Chick Mission is out to change that. Founded in 2017 by three-time cancer warrior Amanda Rice and led by Executive Director Tracy Weiss, the Chick Mission is fighting to ensure that every young woman who is newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve her fertility through their financial support, educational programs and advocacy.
- Pays 100% of need-based fertility treatments in the states they operate, including: NY, NJ, IL, CA, TX, FL, and MT.
- Has helped 554 women preserve their fertility.
- Has saved patients and their families up to $20K in expenses for a total of $7.3 million.
- Has successfully driven legislative changes in 11 states.
Unite for HER
When Unite for HER founder Sue Weldon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she found a serious lack of information on topics like nutrition, yoga, acupuncture, reiki, professional counseling and more. So in 2009, she made it her mission to bridge that gap for breast and ovarian cancer patients in the U.S. By removing the financial barriers to integrative and supportive therapies, Unite for Her, aims to empower and restore the body, mind, and soul.
- Provides $2,000 of integrative therapies and supporting services at no personal cost to each patient.
- Has supported 25,000 women with breast and ovarian cancers and delivered 115,000 integrated therapies. nationwide (over 6,000 in the past year alone).
- Has distributed 4,000 nourishing, organic meals to patients (in partnership with Sun Basket).
