About Us
Mission
To build, strengthen, and uplift cancer patients and their families through one-on-one encouragement, practical assistance, and heartfelt spiritual care.
Vision
To create safe spaces both in person and online where cancer patients can confront fear, embrace healing, and thrive with faith, resilience, and real-life support.
Who We Are
LIVED2TELL is a grassroots nonprofit founded in 2000 by Cheryl L. Brown, a three-time breast cancer thriver and patient advocate. Our work is rooted in compassion, lived experience, and connection. We serve men and women with all types of cancer, with a special focus on those who are underserved, underinsured, or navigating treatment without a strong support system.
Service Area
LIVED2TELL Cancer Support Outreach provides one-on-one encouragement, patient navigation support, and practical assistance for individuals facing cancer across Metro Atlanta’s eastern corridor.
Our service area includes:
- DeKalb County
- Rockdale County
- South Gwinnett communities including Lilburn, Snellville, Grayson, and Loganville
Leadership & Governance
LIVED2TELL Cancer Support Outreach, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors committed to ethical oversight, strategic direction, and fiduciary responsibility.
The Board works alongside the Founder and Executive Director to ensure the organization operates in alignment with its mission, complies with nonprofit governance standards, and remains financially accountable.
Board leadership and volunteer supporters bring lived experience as survivors, caregivers, advocates, and community partners. Their collective insight strengthens program integrity and reinforces the organization’s commitment to serving cancer patients with dignity, transparency, and structured support.
The Board of Directors meets regularly to review organizational performance, financial oversight, and mission alignment.
LIVED2TELL is designed to operate beyond any one individual, with governance systems in place to support long-term sustainability and responsible growth.