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Kristy Adams-Ebel, Carolina Breast Friends Founder
A nonprofit organization for breast cancer patients in Charlotte, NC

OUR HISTORY

Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, Kristy Adams-Ebel recognized that part of her ability to cope with the struggle she faced depended on connecting with fellow Survivors. She understood the importance of being in a positive setting with a focus on healing, self-advocacy, and empowerment through knowledge. When an article was printed in the Charlotte Observer to share Kristy’s desire to find like-minded Survivors to share her journey with, it was just the beginning.

In November 2003, Kristy established Carolina Breast Friends as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Meeting anywhere they could find space to gather, Carolina Breast Friends became a source of community for Kristy and her “fight team.” Until her death in 2006, Kristy's determination, selflessness and humor remained as strong as ever.

a note from Kristy

"Thank you for being part of Carolina Breast Friends. Without you, my journey would be lonely. You are each extraordinary & I am a better person because of your friendships. I'll close by sharing one of my favorite quotes: 'I walk, I fall down, and in the meantime I keep dancing.' "


- All my love, Kristy (2006)

Kristy Adams-Ebel, Carolina Breast Friends Founder

KRISTY ADAMS-EBEL
April 13, 1970 - October 15, 2006
Pictured with husband Chris Ebel

A NOTE FROM KRISTY

OUR

Mission

The mission of Carolina Breast Friends is to embrace the breast cancer community in a positive environment. We provide resources and education through fellowship and mentoring during any stage of the journey.

ARE YOU A BREAST CANCER

Survivor or Thriver?

We invite you to visit The Pink House. 

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THE PINK HOUSE

In 2011, Kristy's vision for a special gathering space took shape with the creation of The Pink House on East Morehead Street, a place where individuals diagnosed with breast cancer join together in a community just as she had envisioned.

At every stage of the journey – from diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, living with metastasis, remission, or the fear of recurrence – people who have walked the same path are available through The Pink House to provide support, encouragement, information, and assistance. 

Kristy’s positive attitude comes through in Kristy’s Law:

01

My Breast Cancer will from here on out be referred to as H.I. (Hooter Infiltration).

02

In order to create a hostile living environment for H.I., I must be supplied with a steady diet of Starbursts, Malted Whoppers, and Grape Crush.

03

When at a restaurant or drive through, all individuals will kindly place their order to be followed by “and a miracle for my friend.” Sounds something like this... “Yes, I’ll have a burger with cheese, no mayo, large fry, medium diet soda, and a miracle for my friend.”

04

Anytime H.I. or the C word is mentioned, the individual responsible will drop and give me twenty.

05

Chemotherapy or Radiation Treatments will from here after be referred to as a P.E.M. (Personal Extreme Makeover).

06

All of my requests, no matter how simple or extreme, will be granted immediately and with a smile. Followed by the words “your Majesty.” Violation of this will result in indentured servitude for a period of one week.

07

Contents of emails, cards, and conversations will be inspirational and/or comical. Any violation of this rule will result in individual termination of future contact and immediate destruction.

08

Any and all hospital stays, doctor visits, scans, test, etc. will from here on out be referred to as “Time Outs.”

09

All individuals choosing to live by this Law must color their hair pink, have my first initial shaved into the side of their head, get a tattoo of “She Rules,” or wear a pink ribbon of some kind at all times.

10

Individuals in agreement with this law must contact someone in a different state or country and ask them to place my H.I. Fight Team on their Prayer List.
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