About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Cancer Support Transformation (CST) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the aftercare experience for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. We believe healing extends far beyond medical treatment — it includes emotional strength, community connection, and compassionate support.
CST was founded in August 2019 by Karen Hall, a two-time breast cancer survivor who experienced firsthand what too many patients face after treatment ends: no roadmap, no guidance, and support spaces that didn't reflect her own community or culture. One early lesson stayed with her — an oncology nurse once told her, "The doctor may have fifty patients, but you have one life. You must be your own advocate." That belief is the foundation CST is built on.
Our mission is to address health disparities in underserved communities by providing complimentary wigs, care packages, educational workshops, support groups, and personalized guidance. Through these programs, we aim to restore dignity, confidence, and hope to those navigating life after a cancer diagnosis — particularly in communities that are too often left out of the conversation.
At CST, we celebrate empowerment, resilience, and survivorship. Our dedicated team and volunteers work together to ensure that every individual has access to the resources, education, and encouragement needed to thrive.
Together, we're not just supporting recovery — we're transforming lives, one person at a time.
Mission Statement
Empower, encourage, and inspire individuals in underserved communities impacted by cancer.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to address, educate, coordinate, and promote aftercare support services for cancer survivors.
Team Commitment
Our team has the heart to serve, a love for people, and a willingness to give of ourselves. We are compassionate, humble, and respectful of your privacy.
We Empower
Charitable Initiatives
Coping Strategies
Educational Information
Emotional Support
FREE Care Bags & Wigs
Individual & Group Support
Inspirational Literature
Patient Navigator
Positive Prayer
Resource Assistance
Steps to Self Love
Survivorship
Programs
Care Bear Program
FREE comfort bags to our courageous warriors battling cancer and their dedicated caregiver.
Crowning Star Wig Program
FREE stylish wigs designed for cancer survivors and remarkable women with alopecia. You deserve to embrace your beauty and feel like a star!
Put the “T” in Talk
One-on-one assistance supports cancer survivors in seamlessly adapting to their new lifestyle. Our personalized approach makes the journey more manageable together.
Resource Assistance
Comprehensive list provides key details on cancer services, recovery garments, comfort bags, financial aid, legal help, housing and transportation services.
Virtual Support Groups
Our role is to help survivors and caregivers navigate through Managing the Facts (Diagnosis), Holding the Vision of Health, and Keeping the Faith.
Newly Diagnosed/ Cancer Survivors – First Wednesday in January, April, July, and November at 6:00 p.m. (Central Time Zone)
Caregivers – Third Wednesday in January, April, July, and November at 6:00 p.m. (Central Time Zone)
Purses for a Purpose Fundraiser
Donate and Choose a FREE Purse! Explore our Online Purse Shop for more details.