10/19/2026
For Brenae, chemotherapy was not just a treatment journey. It was also a chance to see what a little extra comfort could mean to someone facing cancer.
A team member in the lab at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Brenae suddenly found herself on the other side of care as a patient when she was diagnosed with Stage III-C breast cancer in May 2025. During 20 weeks of chemotherapy at our infusion center, she watched patients borrow blankets or hats to stay warm, and many sat through treatment with little to help pass the time.
That’s when Brenae made herself a promise: “If I live through this, I am going to give back. I am going to make a difference for our patients.”
Today, that promise has become Tote-tally Supported Inc., Brenae’s nonprofit created to bring comfort, encouragement and practical support to breast cancer patients. She recently delivered her first batch of signature totes to our infusion center, where nurses will share them with new patients beginning treatment.
Each tote is filled with items Brenae wished every patient could have during treatment, including a blanket, hat, fuzzy socks, insulated tumbler, journal, puzzle book, hand sanitizer, tissues, snacks, lip balm, skin cream and Bible verses.
Brenae plans to deliver totes each month and hopes to one day support cancer patients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Brenae is still fighting cancer, but she says helping others gives her strength. “It helps me to help others,” she said.
