Kudos

"United Way of Milford is fully supportive of the critical services which The Get In Touch Foundation delivers to children and families. In terms of a preventive health program, I can think of no more important cause that will touch many of us, a family member or a friend, at some time in our lives. Our United Way is proud to have been an original sponsor and I encourage other United Ways to support this program throughout their communities."

Gary Johnson
Executive Director
United Way of Milford
Milford, CT

"The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has recently added a website link to the Get In Touch Foundation and their Get In Touch Girls Program for grades 5 through 12, as part of our effort to include valuable resources for our site visitors. GIT founder, Mary Ann Nilan, has a very appealing presentation style, explaining the importance of breast self exam and education with the aid of her amazing Daisy Wheel, to her captivated young audience. Not so long ago, something like this would have been unthinkable. These girls are so lucky that times have changed and someone like Mary Ann and the GIT Foundation can now help them in such a significant way."

Patricia Altman
Associate Director of Marketing
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
New York, NY

"DEEELISH! I love how much life you bring GIT, Mary Ann! You demystify BSE and add humor to a serious topic, so it’s disarming, approachable and ultimately, memorable. Love this. So clever!"

Carrie Wittenstein
Wouldn’t It B Nice? "Founder/Optimist"

"Too often we deny our vulnerability and mortality when we truly need to get in touch with them. When you get in touch you act like a survivor. I hope everyone will take advantage of what Get In Touch  offers you and use it to enhance your health and life."

Bernie Siegel, MD

"Nothing is more princessy than staying healthy...and Get In Touch helps girls do this.  I couldn't support this organization more.  It's a royal blessing!"

Meg Cabot
Author of The Princess Diaries Series
www.MegCabot.com

"The innovative and groundbreaking Get In Touch Girls’™ Program & Daisy Wheel empowers our girls with education and a healthy new understanding of their bodies, forever altering the face of breast cancer.  Connecticut is proud to lead the way!"

Association of School Nurses of CT

"I know that "Get In Touch Girls" will become a national model for girls' health education.  I am looking forward to having the opportunity to see this program in action and to do all that I can to assist you in taking the program to a national level."

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-D3)

"So often we think communication is about the words we say. However, it’s far more about how we say them, and what our bodies are doing while we are saying them — in fact, studies have shown 55% of our impact comes from what our body is doing while we're talking.  (UCLA)

Get In Touch's vital information empowers girls to feel in control of their health and their bodies. With this new-found self assurance, they are poised to present their inherent intelligence and beauty to the world with confidence and flair."

Frances Cole Jones
Author of "How to Wow" Proven Strategies for Selling Your (Brilliant) Self in Any Situation
www.howtowow-thebook.com

"Your foundation to encourage women of all ages to get in touch with their bodies and to educate about breast cancer is a worthy cause that we are proud to support.  Please know that your hard work, your beautiful witness to faith, and your dedication to improve the lives of other women are greatly appreciated.  We will continue to support you in prayer and service."

Maureen Anderson
Student Activities Coordinator
Saint Joseph High School
Trumbull, CT

"Sometimes it's hard to broach scary things head-on, easier to go at them sidelong with a bit of whimsy and humor. Case in point, my Daisy Wheel. Unlike all the dry how-to-do-a-breast-exam literature I routinely ignore at my OBGYN's office, this little pink flowery wheel has actually motivated me to feel myself up regularly.  I often have to steal it back from my young daughters, who think it's a toy. Maybe they're right. A toy that can save your life."

Gayle Forman
Author of “If I Stay”
www.IfIStay.com



"We've heard many Survivor speeches over the years and yours was one of the most inspirational and positive speeches we've ever heard. You hit every emotion from sorrow to happiness. Your story shows people that your life does not end when you're told you have cancer. You showed there is hope.  We wish you continued health and happiness and the best of luck as you continue your incredible journey.

Thank you again for being a very special part of the Relay For Life of Greater Waterbury."

Tom DiPietro and Sandy McDonald,
Co-Chairs American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Greater Waterbury, CT

"When The Get In Touch Foundation chose its name it hit the nail right on the head.  It’s incredible success is due to the fact it communicates so well with the community and young women.  Their sincerity and purpose is so real and warm it makes it easy and inviting for young people to relate.  Our fondest best wishes."

Kathleen Alagno, I.O.M.?
President & C.E.O.
Milford Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Milford, CT