About The Red Devils
Each year more than 5,000 Maryland families hear the words "breast cancer." Since 2002 we've made sure money is never the reason one of them stops treatment.
Our mission is to fund services that improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families.
Who we are and what we do
We've invested nearly $5 million to support almost 10,000 patients and families so they can start, or stay in, life-saving treatment.
We partner with 31 hospitals and facilities across Maryland. Their medical staff and social workers refer patients to our approved business partners, who provide treatment support at no charge to anyone living or being treated in Maryland.
How help reaches patients
Where our name comes from
"Red devil" is the nickname survivors give the bright red chemotherapy drug so many of them know too well.
We took our name from Katherine Russell Rich's memoir The Red Devil: To Hell with Cancer and Back, a window into the heart of a young woman whose fight with breast cancer was marked by courage, grace and humor. That's the spirit we bring to everything we do.
In memory of Jessica and Ginny
Jessica Cowling founded the Sleepy Badger cookie company during her two-year fight with cancer and spent that time helping other patients through theirs. The Baltimore Sun wrote that she "refused to be defined by her breast cancer."
Ginny Schardt kept teaching at Towson University and Howard Community College through advanced cancer, showing her students what she taught them: you can control your effort, even when you can't control the outcome.
Their warmth, humor and grit are why The Red Devils exists.
Our staff
A small team working directly with hospitals, partners and patients every day.
Cheryl Listman
A breast cancer survivor with a 30-year career in finance, Cheryl launched a Red Devils fundraiser that's still going strong after 15 years and served on our board before leading the organization.
"One day we hope we won't say no in providing critical financial needs to breast cancer patients."
Paige Koerner
With more than 15 years in healthcare and patient support, Paige coordinates care with our hospital partners and helps families navigate complex challenges with confidence and ease.
Board of directors
Survivors, previvors, clinicians and finance leaders who volunteer their time to guide our work.
Denise Giacobba
A survivor since 2019 who received Red Devils support in her eighth month of treatment.
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Denise has served in several nonprofit roles and grown each by stretching every donated dollar. She's on a mission to lighten the financial load so the patients after her become survivors too.
Chris Moy
Started in 2013 coaching Couch to 5K and joined the board in 2021.
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A claims manager at CorVel and a triathlete, Chris has volunteered at event after event, including as a Shoe Guy at every Wine, Women & Shoes.
Jessica Christopolis
A CPA with 20 years in public accounting and a lifelong Marylander.
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As a previvor living with a BRCA1 mutation and a family history of breast and ovarian cancer, Jessica has seen the toll of diagnosis and treatment up close.
Olu Christian
A two-time breast cancer patient, advocate and certified yoga instructor.
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An IT consultant by profession, Olu brings process and strategy experience to the board, along with a deep understanding of the patient experience.
Dr. Sara Fogarty
Director of the Berman Comprehensive Breast Care Center at GBMC.
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A board-certified breast surgical oncologist, Dr. Fogarty works with community organizations across Maryland on screening, risk and the latest advances in treatment.
Wendy Hrica
A survivor with more than 30 years of experience in finance.
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Wendy brings financial management and strategic planning expertise, and a personal understanding of how much compassionate support matters.
Trust is our top priority
We hold the Seal of Transparency on Candid (formerly GuideStar), where you can review our latest financials and programs anytime.