Cierra Sisters has been named Bonneville Seattle’s Charity of the Month for October, for welcoming all cancer survivors, supporters, caregivers, family and friends.

Cierra Sisters is an African-American breast cancer survivor and support organization. Cierra Sisters was conceived and founded by Bridgette Hempstead, a breast cancer survivor.

“Cierra” is an African name meaning “knowing” and reminds us that when we have knowledge, we have power against the effects of breast cancer. Cierra Sisters welcomes all cancer survivors, supporters, caregivers, family and friends.

Bridgette devotes her time helping and encouraging African-American communities which are affected by breast cancer.

For more information about Cierra Sisters and Bridgette’s story, visit their website at cierrasisters.org.