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Xavier E. Sanders
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHAIR OF THE BOARD Author. Motivational Speaker. Certified Mediator. BoardBuild Nonprofit Certified. But above all those things, I am a Servant. So many things my mother taught me but the most important life lesson was she inspired me to live each day to recognize the need to give of myself to help the community. Self described activist and philanthropist, I too follow her example to serve where I can and help those I can. Whether in my professional arena, in the community, on the boards I serve, or in church, I live to be a helper for those in need. It is with great humility and honor that I continue my mother's work to serve the community. Until there is a cure, I will press with every breath in me to fight for those facing medical challenges associated with cancer. BarbaraCares is the vision of mom's heart. May the foundation be the resource to reach all those impacted.
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Myrtle Sanders
VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Dedicated humanitarian with a tremendous heart for people, Mrs. Sanders works tirelessly to help those in need. Continuing her daughter's legacy has given her tremendous joy. Her motivation stems from faith in God and the desire to show the love of Christ to everyone she meets. Through her volunteerism and various community initiatives Mrs. Sanders, continually gives of herself to ensure others are served with joy and compassion.
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Our very own Vice Chair, Myrtle Sanders was nominated amongst her community peers for her lifetime of service and leadership in the community. We celebrate all that she pours out into the community to help save and enrich lives. (08/04/2023)
Meet Our Team
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Lillie Biggins
BOARD MEMBER No stranger to community service, Ms. Biggins is committed to the empowerment of those around her. With a healthcare career spanning 45 years, she has played a vital role in strategic planning, program development and patient satisfaction while becoming the first female President of Texas Health Fort Worth. Ms. Biggins has received countless awards for her life of service. She unselfishly devotes her time and resources into developing others.
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Mattie Sanders-Williams
BOARD MEMBER With a career involving community development collaboration and overseeing various projects and requests for non-profit organizations, businesses and housing development in the city, Mattie's hands on approach has allowed her to be a vital part in supporting initiatives that impact people's lives. Her skill sets ensures things run smoothly, people are accounted for and tasks are done.
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Dr. Robin Skrine
BOARD MEMBER Dr. Robin Skrine came to Texas in October of 2006 and has quickly adapted to life here. She completed her medical training at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then traveled to New Jersey where she undertook a six year residency program in general surgery. Having completed this program in 1997 she returned to Pennsylvania to begin a practice in general surgery with an emphasis on breast diseases. Being drawn to the care of breast patients in particular, in 2002 she spent a year receiving extra training. She fine-tuned her craft with Breast Care Specialist where she worked with nationally-respected breast surgeon Dr. Mark Gittleman. She then practiced exclusively as a breast surgeon at Lehigh Valley Women’s Cancer Center until relocating to Texas. After a brief stay in Waco she joined Choice Cancer Care. In 2011 she was asked to join Texas Health Resources as the medical director of the breast program at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital. In June of this year God has called her back to Waco to be the medical director of their breast care program at Baylor Scott and white Hillcrest.
She is board certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She also holds membership in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. At the center of her participation in outreach programs and activities within Fort Worth is the time spent sharing her expertise and passion about breast care with those in the community. Dr. Skrine and her husband of 25 years have two daughters , Ashton and Arden. She and her family have always been involved with their church. What is most important to Dr. Skrine is her faith in Jesus Christ. Dr. Skrine also enjoys reading, skiing and ballet. But here favorite pastime is spending time with her family. Dr. Skrine states, “I bring expertise regarding the care of breast patients, as well as compassion and my own personal interest in the disease, as it has struck my family as well. ” |
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Brenda Jones
BOARD MEMBER Brenda Jones, MEd., is a wife, mother and sister of our beloved Barbara. She is an educator teaching in a large urban school district for 10+ years. As an educator and life-long learner, Brenda understands the power of knowledge to equip and change lives. She is committed to the importance of sharing the knowledge gained to positively impact those in need.
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Linda Mestas
BOARD MEMBER Linda Mestas is a 34+ year United States Postal Employee resident of the Dallas area. Her cultural background and focus on community collaboration as led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. For four years Linda held the position of Chairperson for the Dayspring Family Church Thanksgiving Outreach which feeds over two thousand families in the community. She is a team member at the church for the Prison Outreach Ministry and is currently one of the Chairpersons for the 2019 Women's Conference. Linda has assisted in the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas (HWNT) EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Latinas In Progress (LIP) aims to provide students with comprehensive and enriching learning experiences that allow them access to opportunities, information, financial resources, and exposure to universities. She has also been a member of the Hispanic Organization of Postal Employees (H.O.P.E.) a non-profit organization committed to recruiting and educating employees on employment opportunities within the U.S. Postal Service, scholarship programs, and community involvement. When not working or volunteering, Linda strategically divides her time between her three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Jeanine Andersen
BOARD MEMBER As a Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor, Jeanine is dedicated to helping council those newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Her career has focused on marketing, advertising project management and community development in the non-profit healthcare field for more than 28 years. When not working or volunteering, Jeanine spends time with her husband and two daughters.
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Mary Rivera
BOARD MEMBER Mary Rivera is the new member of the board. Her background is in Healthcare with +18 years and her community volunteer work exemplifies her love for helping others. As a project manager for the Healthcare industry, she interpreted for many patients in communities where patients did not have a voice. Mary has volunteered for Barbara Cares for almost two years now. She is a native of Puerto Rico and she bring not only the Spanish language to the board, but her ability to welcome all as if they were her family. Mary was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 35, twenty one years later she is in remission and serving the community to ensure that like here, no one is diagnosed too late. She also, serves the community by delivering food with Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County. Several years back, she assisted in her church with School Supply Drives, as well as visiting the more vulnerable and providing assistant with St. Vincent DePaul Society and serving food at the Agape meals in downtown Fort Worth. Why Barbara Cares? I have seen the different this foundation is doing in our community, we are saving lives.
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Special Thanks To Our Supporting Services Team
Art Bean
Accountant
Margaret Dunbar
Community Outreach Coordinator
Accountant
Margaret Dunbar
Community Outreach Coordinator
Our aim with BarbaraCares is 100% full transparency and accountability to everything we have been entrusted with. For more information about our financial history and spending, please contact us for any and all Annual Reports and 990 Forms directly at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest and commitment to cancer support services, we invite you to learn more about the foundation, the work we do and join in our fight to reach those affected in the community.
