Our Mission
LAFF was born from a spark ignited between two patients in the fight of their lives. From that moment of shared strength, a lifeline was created. We exist to bridge the emotional gap that opens the instant someone hears the words, “You have cancer.” In that moment, everything changes and no one should face it alone. At LAFF, we’re building a nationwide movement rooted in connection, compassion, and community. Our mission is to reach every person touched by cancer, wrapping them in care from the very beginning of their journey. By connecting early in diagnosis, we ensure that no one feels invisible. We want every individual to feel seen, supported, and part of something powerful, a community that empowers them and walks beside them. Together, we Face Forward. Always.
Power of Positivity
At LAFF, we’ve seen firsthand how the power of positive thinking can change everything. It’s more than optimism; it’s courage in motion. It’s the quiet strength that carries someone through their treatment, the laughter that lightens a heavy day, and the hope that connects one heart to another. When we focus on what’s possible instead of limitation, healing begins to bloom in ways science can’t always measure.
Dr. Lee Riley reminds us that positivity doesn’t deny the pain, it transforms it. “The three scariest words that someone can ever hear in their lifetime is you have cancer.” “During an event like that in your life, support can be huge for patients.” “Some patients have great support at home but then some patients may not.” “So that’s where the support groups have a bigger role.” “Plus it also provides people who have gone through the same thing that you might not be able to share with your spouse, or at least you could share, but maybe not have the same experience.”
Does Mind over matter really make a difference in someone’s care?
“It does, it clearly makes a difference in their quality of life.” “We’ve also got studies that show that your state of mind and whether you’re depressed can affect or suppress your immune system.”
“It’s becoming more and more clear now with our current immune drugs, how important the immune system really is in fighting cancer.” “So it’s important to keep your immune system healthy, and to try to keep a positive attitude.”
Here, within our LAFF family, we lift one another up, proving that together, light will always find its way through.
Forward Together
You’re not alone, join our safe, supportive online community.
We understand that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and the journey can be filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty. That is why we’ve created a safe, supportive online space. Whether you are newly diagnosed or navigating life after cancer, you don’t have to face it alone. No judgement. No pressure. Just support. You are welcome here, just as you are.
Share your time and talent. Join our mission!
We believe that every person has something special to offer. We are lovingly creating new opportunities to serve and support our LAFF community in meaningful ways with you. We are always looking for amazing people to join our cause. No act of service is too small, no skill is insignificant. Together, we can create lasting change.
Blessing Referrals
At Life Always Facing Forward, we know sometimes it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that make the biggest impact. Our referral blessings are just that, surprise moments of love, support, and encouragement delivered straight from the heart of our LAFF community. If you know someone who’s been diagnosed with cancer, whether they are just beginning their fight, deep in treatment, or navigating their way through survivorship. You can refer them for a LAFF blessing. It’s our way of wrapping them in hope and reminding them that we are walking this journey with them and that they are not facing cancer alone.
