Care that sees us. Support that heals us.
Auntie Ruby’s Daughters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to reduce mortality rates and empower Black women in Los Angeles who are survivors, warriors, or at risk of breast cancer.
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Black women deserve spaces that reflect their culture, values, and lived experience. From community healing circles to joy-filled wellness events, our support is rooted in what actually works for us.
Our healthcare system wasn’t built for Black women — so we’re reshaping it. From the doctor’s office to the insurance provider to the research lab, we're advocating for equity at every level. We fight for the right tests, the right treatments, and the right to be taken seriously.
We teach Black women how to recognize health disparities, understand their diagnosis, and confidently speak up in clinical spaces. Because when you know more, you can demand better.
Diagnostics and treatments need to reflect our unique biology and genetics to reduce mortality and increase prevention — because outdated, one-size-fits-all care puts our lives at risk. We push for research, testing, and protocols built with us in mind.
Black women are more likely to have denser breast tissue, more likely to develop aggressive subtypes like triple-negative breast cancer, and less likely to be offered genetic testing or advanced screenings that could save their lives - due to a medical system that was never designed with us in mind.
Medical schools still teach using standards and examples based on non-minority patients. That means doctors may not recognize how symptoms show up in Black women or how our genetic and biological needs are different. We are also less likely to be referred for genetic testing.
Through advocacy, education, and culturally relevant care, we’re pushing for systemic change where it's needed most.
Join us for our annual Walk | Run where we gather to support and uplift our Breast Cancer fighters and survivors!
We encourage walking on behalf of a loved one affected by Breast Cancer.
Support ARD at this year's Citadel Shopping Extravaganza Don't forget to select Auntie Ruby's Daughters as your organization!
+ Discounts to your favorite brands+ Private catered lunch & wine tasting+ Live entertainment & amenities+ Win $90,000 in prizes including gift cards
rides for recovery
A free transportation service for women affected by breast cancer.
COMMUNITY
Join us at ARD's Breast Cancer Support Group where we gather to share experiences and empower one another!
SUPPORT WALKS
Walk with women who understand the challenges of neuropathy from chemotherapy. Home Calls