You are more than a diagnosis.
Connecting Through Stories, Thriving Through Community
More Than A Diagnosis is a place for connection, encouragement, support, and resources by and for folks living with chronic illness and those touched by cancer. Join us on a journey where we explore the human experience beyond medical labels. Discover inspiring stories, insightful conversations, and valuable resources that redefine what it means to live with a diagnosis.
Happy Mail
Happy Mail is a small way to remind you: you’re seen, supported, and not alone.
Nerisa sends free, joy-filled snail mail to folks navigating the hard stuff - just because.
From the Worst Club’s Best Members
Who Can Receive Happy Mail?
Anyone navigating:
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A cancer diagnosis or treatment
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Chronic illness or rare disease
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Medical limbo or recovery
How can I send or receive Happy Mail?
How Can I Support Happy Mail?
Happy Mail is a crowd funded free service. We appreciate your support in keeping Happy Mail accessible for everyone! If you would like to contribute, you can help us by donating items from our Amazon wishlist or making a monetary donation here. Every little bit helps us spread joy and keeps this service free for all.
Jes and Den are lifelong friends who found their way back to each other thanks to the wild ride of cancer and chronic illness.
Jes went through triple-negative breast cancer and now navigates the long-term side effects of treatment. Den lives with FAP, a rare genetic condition, alongside other chronic illnesses. Through it all, they’ve found the magic of community, connection, and telling the real, messy stories.​
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Worst Club
Best Members
This shirt was inspired by our dear friend Nerisa, who started the Happy Mail program to bring joy and encouragement to those diagnosed with cancer or chronic illness. Featuring the phrase “Worst Club Best Members” which Nerisa always says and a duck with a tattooed cancer ribbon, it celebrates the resilience and connection of our incredible community.
More Than A Diagnosis
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These shirts are a reminder that you are so much more than your diagnosis. Whether you've personally be touched by cancer or chronic illness or you are just supporting a loved one, this design represents strength, resilience, and the full life beyond illness. Proceeds supports our advocacy work and community initiatives.
I Don't Want To
I Get To
When Jes was going through breast cancer treatments her motto was "I don't want to. I get to. Cause some folks don't get to." That tiny perspective shift got her through some of the darkest days of her life. And now that she is a cancer survivor this motto continues to stick with her. Whether its going in for labs or washing her dishes its a constant reminder that we get to do this!
Ribbon Collection
Too often, cancer merch focuses on one type of cancer—but we’re here to remind you that every story matters. Together, we can create awareness and foster a community of support for all. After visiting our shop if you don't see your ribbon represented and you would like to see it added to our site just send us a message.