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Healing Out Loud: Building AnaOno and a New Future for Survivors. Dana Donofree’s Story

Author
Jen Delvaux and Dana Donofree
Published
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://jendelvaux.com

In this powerful episode, Jen Delvaux sits down with Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the visionary founder of AnaOno—a lingerie brand created specifically for women who've undergone breast surgery. Diagnosed at just 27 years old, Dana turned her pain into purpose by designing bras that fit, support, and celebrate post-surgery bodies.

Together, they dive into:

  • Dana’s personal breast cancer journey and the challenges of treatment at a young age

  • The emotional toll of finding lingerie that didn’t fit her new body—and how that frustration became the spark for AnaOno

  • The powerful message behind Cancer Culture’s Fashion Show and how it’s changing lives

  • The ongoing need for funding and action—specifically for metastatic breast cancer research

  • Why healing is not linear, and how self-love and empowerment are part of the recovery journey

Whether you’ve been through cancer or love someone who has, this episode is a must-listen reminder that beauty isn’t lost after breast cancer—it’s redefined.

🔗 Links Mentioned:

  • AnaOno Intimates

  • Cancer Culture Fashion Show - Get your tickets here OR if you can't join live CLICK on the DONATE NOW tab in the upper right hand corner.    ______________________________________________________________________

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