With your incredible generosity, we raised over $23,000 at our sold-out 10th annual fundraiser!

A special shoutout to our exceptional volunteers Mary, Deanna, Julie, and Johnny who led this event with care, creativity, and heart, along with the vibe de Les Ambassadeurs de Bienvenue Karson & Lucille. We would be lost without the friends who ran trays, warmed meatballs, delivered the meal, created the beautiful graphics, and piled your vehicles full, Thank you to Carmen & Kostia for the enchanting music, Cheryl Klein for the artistry, and Dhariwal Photography for capturing the magic: view the photos here! And a heartfelt thanks to Jackson Sutter Productions, who is working on a video that will help us relive the night (stay tuned!).

Did you miss the event! You can still donate by clicking the button below!

What’s New With Savage Support?

Savage Support Podcast - Ep 58

This month Colleen visits with Teresa Olson, a metastatic breast cancer “thriver” (her word), local business owner and Savage Support beneficiary. Teresa has a unique cancer treatment, in that she has managed her health without surgery through medication, exercise and diet. When she received her diagnosis in September of 2022, an oncologist painted a cold, clinical picture of the prospects of her ever returning to good health. But Teresa would have none of that and found another research oncologist that gave her more options and more hope. In listening to Teresa’s story, It’s hard to believe that this lively, intelligent, focused person is even now fighting cancer and winning. Interestingly enough, her business, Olson House, a shop featuring artisan gifts and Scandinavian Modern design, celebrates a 10 year anniversary at the same time as Savage Support. Learn more about that celebration at olson.house.com. And learn more about Teresa’s amazing journey by listening in here.

Wellness Retreat!

More details will be released soon about the format & skilled providers for our first-ever wellness retreat! (We decided to move the date to August for a month’s break after the Annual Fundraiser in June.) Blue Lotus is a peaceful sanctuary near West Bend WI, click here to see what we are so excited to share with you!

Empty Walls?

Consider our Italian poster art as a bold way to fill your wall & heart spaces! Tom & Lynn Nackers generously donated over 20 framed canvas prints to raise funds for our beneficiaries. A couple of pieces are hanging around town on consignment, many thanks to La Merenda, The Pasta Tree, Eddie Martini’s, and Vintage Elkhart Lake for showcasing and promoting our mission.
Every cent donated goes toward the $250 allotted for each beneficiary, each & every month aiding through treatment. We are so grateful for your support!

Olson House 10 year Midsummer Anniversary at Three Lions Pub

Please join for a celebration with Teresa for the Olson House
10 year Midsummer Anniversary at Three Lions Pub
on Tuesday, June 24th from 5-10pm
Cheers to a decade of creating a space of love & community!

Support For Individuals Battling Breast Cancer

Savage Support strives to provide a wide variety of services focused on aid to individuals fighting breast cancer in southeastern Wisconsin. We endeavor to provide an elevated quality of life for breast cancer patients in tangible and practical ways, beyond their medical care.

Join Us

We are enrolling a small number of beneficiaries to be the first class of participants in our program.

Service Providers

We are growing the number of services we can provide to our clients in the development phase of our organization.

Volunteers

We have a variety of opportunities available to volunteers interested in helping us change lives.

Becoming a Beneficiary is Easy

Complete a Brief Survey

We collect basic contact information and ask to hear a bit more about your situation. We do not ask about your private medical care and you have the right to skip questions.

Meet With Us One-on-One

We get to know each other better and expand on the information you shared in the survey. From there we discuss how we can help and get you set up in our system.

Get Started!

Use our platform to access our service network and will be kept up to date on fun opportunities to meet up with other beneficiaries and return some normalcy to your life!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Savage Support assist those battling breast cancer?

We provide practical aid with non-medical needs to those experiencing breast cancer. We do this by providing a monthly stipend to access services we have vetted, setting up opportunities to meet others on their breast cancer journeys, and by providing resources to help with their day-to-day needs.

What don’t you provide assistance for?

We do not provide assistance for rent, mortgage, insurance, utilities, bills, personal debt, tuition, luxury items, clothing except for items except for items directly related to breast cancer treatment.

Am I signing up to be part of a support group?

Only if you choose to do so. We offer a variety of activities for our beneficiaries to get together and build a network of individuals on the same journey, but these activities are not mandatory. Additionally, our website director is in the process of creating a chat room dedicated to beneficiaries if interacting that way is appealing.

Do I have a stipend to use on services you provide?

Yes, each beneficiary is evaluated according to need and provided with a monthly stipend. This amount may vary from person to person. That stipend offers an option between the services provided through our connections with local businesses that have aligned with Savage Support and completed an interview on-boarding process.

How long can my assistance continue?

We have a general time frame of 2 years, but each beneficiary is evaluated on a case by case basis and that time frame may be longer or shorter, depending on your individual case.

Does it matter if I’m diagnosed anywhere between Stage 0 or metastatic?

No. Whatever the stage of your breast cancer, we are here to help as long as you have received a diagnosis of breast cancer.

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