Founded with Love by Deb Hart in 2012
Pink Sistas was born from the heart of Deb Hart—a breast cancer survivor who transformed her personal journey of grief and resilience into a mission of healing, hope, and sisterhood. Since 2012, Deb has devoted herself to supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer across the Portland metro area, and now reaches communities throughout Oregon and Washington.
Her passion for walking alongside those facing grief and loss is deeply personal. Deb’s world was turned upside down when she lost her 22-year-old son, a tugboat captain working in Alaska. Less than a year later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the midst of her healing, she authored Tug at My Heart, a heartfelt book about her experience with profound loss and the power of compassion and community in the healing process.
Through these deeply transformative experiences, Deb recognized the urgent need for a nurturing space where women could come together, feel seen, and be supported during their breast cancer journey. That vision became Pink Sistas.
Our organization offers free, soul-nourishing retreats where women can focus on themselves—on healing, reflection, connection, and self-care—without the stress of financial burden. These retreats are more than just a getaway; they are a lifeline of love, support, and community.
Pink Sistas is powered entirely by volunteers. We have no paid staff and receive no federal grants or funding. This means 100% of every generous donation goes directly to supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer—ensuring that every dollar truly makes a difference.
Together, we’re building a compassionate community where no one has to face breast cancer alone.
About Us
The first Pink Sistas Latino retreat was an incredible success!
Soulful smiles, heartfelt hugs, and joyful tears were shared, creating powerful connections that sparked strength, healing, and happiness for these beautiful women. It was a truly transformative experience!
March 30th-April 2nd, 2025
Thank you for your incredible generosity in 2024! With 100% of your donation going directly to these amazing women, you are making a real and meaningful difference in their lives. Your support brings the gift of community, hope, and strength to those who need it most.
We are truly grateful for your kindness and for joining us in this mission. 💕
Pink Sistas 2024 Year in Review
Pink Sistas in Guatemala
February 2024
We went to Guatemala to empower women by teaching them how to do quality self-breast exams.
We also provided over-the-counter reading glasses to those who have lost the ability to support themselves and their families through their handcrafts due to vision changes.
But most of all, we brought love and support.
See more about our trip here
If you're interested in volunteering at one of our fundraising events, we would be grateful for your support. Please click the link below to learn more and sign up.
Our mission is to inspire and empower women facing breast cancer, giving them the motivation and vision of health and healing by creating inclusive and relaxing environments of love, support, and fun in which irreplaceable connections of sisterhood are made. We do this by offering no-cost day retreats and extended retreats.
If you would like to support our mission by giving the gift of healing and connection to a woman diagnosed with breast cancer, please consider making a donation below. Your generosity makes a lasting impact.