The (re)Issue

Kelly's story is one of transformation—from fear and isolation to confidence and pride. Her journey reflects the resilience so many face in the wake of a breast cancer diagnosis, and we’re honored to celebrate her with a product designed for comfort, confidence, and feeling like you again.

We are so proud to honor Nikki’s story with the launch of the Nikki Triangle Breast Forms. Her courage, honesty, and advocacy continue to inspire us—and now, her legacy lives on in a product designed to help others feel supported, confident, and empowered in their own recovery journey.

This collection was designed to feel whimsical yet classic—a cozy hug in the form of pajamas. I wanted each piece to make you smile, even in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and isolating. But I believe that slipping into these pieces can be a small but powerful reminder: you are not alone. There is a community here for you.

And there is still joy to be found.

This week we sat down with Tammy Leyden and Caryn Siegel Finley, two childhood best friends from Staten who went through breast cancer together. Tammy and Caryn have created an Instagram page called @breastiefriendsforever where they share their experiences with breast cancer.

Upstate Mary was born out of a personal journey of resilience and self-discovery. Co-Founder Melissa Eppard faced the challenge of an aggressive form of breast cancer at the age of 36. This diagnosis led to the loss of her breasts, fertility, and hair, and it left Melissa feeling disconnected from her body and her sexuality.