VISION
Helping women after
breast cancer conquer.
MISSION
Save The Girlz inspires and empowers
Breast Cancer Conquerors
by providing support services
Board of Directors
Dawn Michelle Wiiliams
Dawn Michelle Williams, a proud native of Chicago, brings over a decade of expertise in network security and information technology, with a focus on cancer research, clinical AI, data analytics, and real-world data corporations. Inspired by the powerful impact of the Save The Girlz monthly Zoom meetings, Dawn felt called to contribute to the mission. She first volunteered at the Save The Girlz Pampering Event, where her heart for service truly shined. Today, she continues that commitment as a dedicated board member of the Save The Girlz Foundation, helping to inspire and empower women on their recovery journey.
Talisha Cheeks
Talisha Cheeks is a graduate of Western Illinois University with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is the founder of a girls’ mentoring group at By The Hand (BTH), where she equips young women to walk in confidence and purpose. Talisha’s influence extends beyond mentoring, she inspired Yolanda to write Impact: 8 Breast Cancer Conquerors and to launch Save The Girlz Day, which ultimately led to the creation of the Save The Girlz Foundation. She now serves as a dedicated board member of the Foundation, continuing her commitment to inspire and empower women. Her heart’s desire is to encourage women to keep running the race and fighting the good fight.
Yolanda Perry
Yolanda Perry is the Founder and Executive Director of the Save The Girlz Foundation. Her faith in God carried her through her own breast cancer journey, inspiring her to author Save The Girlz: Cancer Became a Victim of Her Praise and Making Impact: 8 Breast Cancer Conquerors and Their Families’ Powerful Stories. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Spertus Jewish Institute and will graduate with her doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Oral Roberts University in May 2026. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, Yolanda currently serves as Director of Crisis and Compassion at By The Hand Club for Kids, continuing her mission to serve families and empower women throughout Chicagoland.
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Testimonies
Anyone who receives a diagnosis of any kind goes through several stages—sadness, depression, and even confusion of faith at times. In some cases, patients begin to give up. My mom went through all of those emotions, and when I told her I was sending her to this event, she lit up and started breathing differently! She was able to get out of her hospital bed and be truly pampered for a day by professional artists—hair, makeup, photography, and so much more! Just a couple of weeks after this event, she was strong enough to leave the nursing home and finally come home! Thank you to Save the Girlz for making her feel special, helping her care about herself again, and inspiring her to keep fighting the great fight!”