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Fight Like A Warrior (FLAW)
Categories
Non-Profit
About Us
Fight Like A Warrior (FLAW) Foundation is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving St. Bernard Parish and the Greater New Orleans area. We support individuals of all ages and genders facing any cancer, along with their families and caregivers, through mentorship, education, advocacy, and survivorship resources.
Founded in 2023 by a cancer thriver and retired military officer, FLAW grew from a personal understanding of the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings and the difference compassionate support can make.
Our programs include a Mentor Academy that prepares cancer thrivers and caregivers to support others, community meetings featuring healthcare professionals and wellness resources, and a Chemo Comfort Bag Initiative that brings encouragement to individuals receiving treatment. We create opportunities for connection, learning and support throughout the cancer journey.
Through partnerships with healthcare providers, businesses, and community organizations, we connect people with resources and remind them they do not have to face cancer alone.
We welcome Chamber members to get involved through sponsorships, volunteering, in-kind donations, and community partnerships. Together, we can strengthen the support network for local individuals and families affected by cancer.
Learn more and connect with us at flawfoundation.org.
Highlights
- Cancer mentorship for individuals and caregivers
- Mentor Academy preparing cancer thrivers and caregivers to support others
- Community meetings featuring cancer education and wellness resources
- Opportunities to volunteer, sponsor and build community partnerships
- Cancer Resources
Images
.jpg "Founding Mentors Jennifer Gonzalez and David Gonzalez practice active listening. David Gonzalez, a two-time cancer thriver, is pastor of Celebration Church in Violet")
.jpg "Founding Mentor Cindy Dipuma works through the “Discovering Your Leadership Style” exercise in her Participant Workbook")
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.jpg "Founding Mentors take part in Module 5, Emotional Intelligence, during the FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy at the St. Bernard Parish Library on Sept. 19, 2026.")
.jpg "Founding Mentors Rebecca Chauffe, left, and Emi Rice review the Academy’s Participant Workbook")
.jpg "From left: Jennifer Medus, vice president of the FLAW board and program manager in the Office of Professional Well-being at Ochsner Health; Dr. Amy Rivere, breast surgical oncologist at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center; Taysha D. Gibbs, FLAW founder and executive director; and Tammy Sperandeo, FLAW mental health and wellness advisor. Gibbs presented Dr. Rivere with a certificate of appreciation for supporting the Academy")
News
Release Date: October 27, 2026Events
The Thriver Gala 2026: Lights of Hope
- Join Fight Like a Warrior Foundation's Thriver Gala 2026 in New Orleans to celebrate cancer survivorship and support year-round cancer programs.
- Friday Nov 20, 2026
FLAW’s “Lights of Hope” Thriver Gala to Honor 18 Founding Cancer Support Mentors
- Join FLAW’s Lights of Hope Thriver Gala Nov. 20 at The Cannery in New Orleans, honoring 18 founding mentors supporting local families facing cancer.
- Friday Nov 20, 2026
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