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Silent Triumphs®
Born from Survival. Built for Meaning.
Silent Triumphs® began with a diagnosis of Stage 3 Breast Cancer in 2002—That chapter in my life ignited something deep within me — not just the will to survive, but the need to transform pain into purpose.
During my treatments and recovery, I saw firsthand how other patients, their families, and the medical staff navigated life-changing diagnoses. I began to understand that not everyone wants to shout from the mountaintop, “I have cancer.” Some carry the truth quietly, inwardly, with strength that often goes unseen — and yet, never fades. A gesture. A reminder that says, "You’re not alone. You are seen. You are strong."
From those experiences, the image of a warrior reaching for a star was born. She stands alone in a shadowed forest — symbolizing uncertainty, diagnosis, or grief. With each challenge, her glow intensifies. She lifts others as she climbs — a symbol of connection and shared strength.
“Every warrior’s light begins in the dark. But it was never meant to stay there. Silent Triumphs® — For the strength that can’t be seen, but never goes out.”
Though the original pin was created to honor breast cancer awareness, it naturally grew into something much more. Over time, it has become a movement — one that recognizes a wide range of health journeys and deeply personal struggles. Silent Triumphs® stands not only for cancer awarenesses but for mental health, dementia, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, substance abuse, caregiving, and so many other experiences that test the human spirit.
Whether you’re surviving, remembering, or supporting someone you love, Silent Triumphs® offers a way to wear your story — and your strength — with heart.
You don’t have to speak loudly to be heard. You don’t have to stand in the spotlight to make an impact. You just have to keep reaching — like the warrior — for your light.
2025 Silent Triumphs®: A Personal Story by Anna Brehm Anderson
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We hope your Silent Triumphs:
INSPIRE a quiet strength, IGNITE a passion or encourage you to IMAGINE your dreams.
From my experiences beginning in 2002, the image of a warrior reaching for a star was born. She stands alone in a shadowed forest — symbolizing uncertainty, diagnosis, or grief. With each challenge, her glow intensifies. She lifts others as she climbs — a symbol of connection and shared strength.
“Every warrior’s light begins in the dark. But it was never meant to stay there. Silent Triumphs® — For the strength that can’t be seen, but never goes out.”
We believe in honoring strength—both the kind you fight for and the kind you lose with love.
Silent Triumphs® is for survivors, supporters, and storykeepers. For anyone who’s carried hope, walked through grief, or needed a symbol to say, “This is part of me.”
You are not invisible. Your story is not small. Your triumphs—silent or spoken—deserve to shine.Still, today I continue to learn how challenges can nudge a person to reach outside their own known ability and in the end – grow inward. Each of us has our own personal “story”.
ANNA
President, Survivor, Caregiver and Advocate
Inspire. Ignite. Imagine.
Anna ringing the bell at the end of the American Cancer Society 5K race. 4 times in honor of herself and her sisters, and once for her father, brother, father-in-law. All who have been diagnosed with cancer and a gentle reminder of those loved ones who lost their battles.
Anna Brehm Anderson
President, Silent Triumphs® | Women-Owned Business (Est. 2008)
Co-Author of Two Best-Selling Books
22-Year Cancer Survivor | Advocate | Caregiver | Professional Speaker
Inspiring Strength Through the Unspoken
Anna Brehm Anderson is the dynamic president of Silent Triumphs®, a woman-owned platform founded in 2008 to empower, uplift, and amplify the often-unspoken stories of strength, survival, and resilience. A two-time best-selling co-author, Anna shares her powerful journey as a cancer survivor, caregiver, and advocate—transforming pain into purpose and resilience into leadership.
Through her heartfelt speaking and tireless advocacy, Anna inspires individuals facing adversity to rediscover healing, courage, and hope. She passionately guides others to embrace vulnerability as a source of strength and to transform life’s challenges into meaningful triumphs.
Anna at the American Cancer Society (ACS) Sole Burner – 5K.
She has participated in the race consecutively for 35+ years. She had just completed her 5th chemo treatment – and had 4 more to go, plus radiation!
Don’t hesitate to contact the American Cancer Society for information on specific cancers or to locate your local American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
No matter if you are a seasoned runner, participating as a group or running to celebrate your own personal health, the Hill of Hope will is always an emotional part of the race.
There are always many family and friends set along the hill to cheer their loved ones on.
Triumph Stories
Join us in reaching some real life testimonials from individuals who have triumphed when they felt they could not.
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