“I was impressed from day 1 with the KYL materials. They are super clear, and make an often difficult topic as approachable and dare I say fun, as it could be.”

Karin Del Maestro, a breast cancer thriver from the United States has been a Know Your Lemons educator for a little over 2 years. She first discovered the Know Your Lemons foundation from Google! It was after her breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy that she started asking the questions, “should I still be getting checked? And, what kind of exams or screenings should I be doing now?” Even without breasts Karin still does a monthly exam and encourages everyone in the cancer community who has gone through a double mastectomy to continue doing their chest exams! This is because while doing one of her monthly chest exams after her surgery, she discovered 3 lumps that needed further testing. Our app has recently become more inclusive of the “chest” population through the addition of Napoleon Bonaparte as a chest self exam audio guide coach. If you or a loved one has a chest, encourage them to download the app for reminders to do a monthly chest exam.

«Considero que todas as escolas, salas de espera em hospitais e consultórios médicos, provadores em lojas e vestiários em clubes desportivos deveriam expor material informativo da KYL para aumentar a sensibilização.»

Sophie De Cock nasceu na Bélgica e mudou-se para Itália para se tornar proprietária de uma distribuidora de produtos de beleza chamada Sophisticlin. Quando questionada sobre como conheceu a Fundação Know Your Lemons, ela respondeu:

“For me, prevention is key…representing breasts as lemons [is] a smart move and [is an] easy [way] to reach [people].”

Tito Alvarado is a medical doctor from Ecuador, South America, currently residing in Turkey. It was a lifelong dream of his to become a doctor and he started studying to become one since high school. “10 years ago when I was in high school I decided to make my research paper for the International Baccalaureate about breast cancer, and while researching I found out about KYL,” said Tito, when he was asked about his first interaction with Know Your Lemons.

"Quero que as pessoas sejam informadas para que sejam diagnosticadas mais cedo e não tenham de passar pelo que eu passei na altura e agora."

Gem Bonnett, dos Barbados, encontrou a Know Your Lemons Foundation cerca de um ano depois de lhe ter sido diagnosticado o cancro da mama, quando procurava imagens no Google para partilhar no Mês de Sensibilização para o Cancro da Mama. Ela procurava uma imagem ou um conjunto de imagens que chamasse a atenção e tivesse informação suficiente para partilhar algo significativo. Depois de procurar durante algum tempo, encontrou uma clínica médica que tinha partilhado os 12 sintomas do cancro da mama numa caixa de limões.

outubro é o Mês da Consciencialização para o Cancro da Mama - e embora o seu objetivo de sensibilização para a doença seja importante, é a educação e a deteção precoce que salvam vidas. É aí que entra a Know Your Lemons Foundation, a única fundação que desenvolve um trabalho inovador e equitativo de sensibilização para o cancro da mama no âmbito da educação global para a saúde da mama, e que tem uma aplicação premiada concebida para dar às pessoas a possibilidade de tomarem conta da sua saúde.

“Pinkwashing” is a term used to describe profits or services that turn pink as part of their sales promotions but contribute little or nothing to the cause through charitable giving and don’t participate in customer and employee education. As a charity dedicated to early detection for breast cancer we help companies contribute meaningful impact for breast cancer awareness.

Azuree Williams from Bermuda has been a Know Your Lemons Global Educator since January of 2020 and has taught over 250 people! Azuree is proud to be an Educator and could reach more people through the help of your donations. To continue the efforts of this devoted volunteer please visit our donation page.