About Rebecca
Rebecca Weiss is a breast cancer survivor whose life changed completely in 2014 when she was diagnosed with stage-3 cancer at the age of 43. A journalist and corporate communications professional, in 2015 she started Bob’s Boxes, a 501c3 nonprofit that has sent hundreds of post-mastectomy care packages to women with breast cancer. Rebecca has appeared on the Today Show, was featured in Parents Magazine and the book Live Happy; and serves as a Model of Courage in Ford’s Warriors In Pink campaign. She speaks and blogs about finding joy after cancer. Rebecca lives in Rutherford, New Jersey with her husband and two young children.
With DJ CherishTheLuv host of Primary Food
RADIO
In April 2017, Rebecca was featured on Primary Food, a Heritage Radio Network program hosted by fellow breast cancer survivor Cynthia Cherish Malaran, aka Rev. DJ CherishTheLuv.
Rebecca was featured in Parents Magazine where she shared her story of raising children while going through cancer treatment and the founding of Bob's Boxes.
Parents magazine feature
Rebecca with Joan Lunden
Television
Rebecca has appeared on the Today Show three times, including October 1, 2015 when she was invited to take part in a survivor celebration featuring Joan Lunden and Hoda Kotb.
Books
A chapter on Delivering Cheer in the new book Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy is devoted to Rebecca's story and how Bob's Boxes helped her get through her dark days after cancer treatment.
Rebecca shares how giving back brings joy.
BCN is one of the blogs Rebecca writes for
blogs
Rebecca is a contributor to several blogs on the topics of healthy eating and living well after cancer. Most recently, she wrote about Coming From a Place of Yes for the
+Rebecca's blog post on The Role of Diet in Breast Cancer
Public Appearances/speaking engagements
As a Model of Courage in Ford's Warriors in Pink campaign, Rebecca has appeared at Wanderlust and other events. She also delivers a talk on finding joy after cancer to various clubs and organizations. If you would like to book Rebecca to speak at your group event, please email contact@bobsboxes.org.
