Giving & Community
The Giv Shoppe is one part of a broad community of care we’re building. Together, we support survivors, previvors and caregivers as well as anyone navigating life’s tender moments through products rooted in comfort, connection, and care.
Why We Do It
In 2019, Lauren Lopriore started Liv & Let- Thriving Through Breast Cancer to offer the resources she needed during her own fight with cancer and then as a support for friends who had been diagnosed with cancer. Her blog became a supportive information hub of events, information and product recommendations for those who have recently been diagnosed, those going through treatment, those who are learning about their family history and interested in prevention as well as for caregivers. In sharing her story as a young adult cancer survivor, Lauren is creating space and empowering others impacted by breast cancer including previvors, survivors and caregivers.
Liv and Let is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with education, resources, and community support for wholesome wellness. Through programs spanning childhood to adulthood, we promote self-care, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, pelvic floor education, menopause awareness, cancer prevention, and early detection. Our mission is to make health education accessible, proactive, and empowering so that people can live well — not just in the face of illness, but every day of their lives.
Since 2020, I’ve been curating personalized, wellness-centered gifts through Giv Shoppe, a heartfelt venture inspired by my own breast cancer journey. When friends and family began asking how they could support their loved ones impacted by cancer, I realized there was a need for thoughtful, intentional gifting that truly nurtures mind, body, and spirit.
I started partnering with survivor-owned, woman-owned, and family-owned small businesses and experts in the field of care to create beautifully curated crates and goods. Every item is chosen with intention — clean, natural, and non-toxic — reflecting the same priorities I hold in my own home as I focus on prevention, healing, and holistic living.
Giv Shoppe curates gifts that give back — supporting survivors, caregivers, and anyone navigating life’s tender moments through products rooted in comfort, connection, and care.
As a part of that ongoing mission and effort, a percentage of proceeds from the Giv Shoppe will be donated to charities empowering the (breast) cancer and mental health communities.
Funding & Gifting
Throughout the year Giv curates baskets for silent auctions, creates give back bundles, sponsors programming and supports annual giving!
Thrivers & Caregivers
All Survivors, Thrivers & Caregivers, sign up for the Liv & Let newsletter and receive a special discount code to receive 10% each time you shop with Giv Shoppe!
Monthly Donated Crates
Beyond our yearly giving initiative, we look for opportunities to bring love, support and delight to one individual a month by sending a donated care kit to a nominated member or partner of the Liv & Let community.
Included in the care kit is tea, gratitude journal, mini journal, affirmation pen, hand & body cream OR hand balm and lip salve along with any personalized items. Valued at $100.
Nominate Someone for a Monthly Crate
Have a previvor, survivor or caregiver you’d like to see receive a personalized gift of care? Tell us a little about them in the form, and they’ll be in consideration for our monthly donated crate.
*Please nominate one person per month
Cari Hahn | Ember and Belle
At Ember and Belle by Clutch and Kindle, we handcraft each fragrance with meticulous care, guided by the uncompromising standards of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). Every blend is a testament to purity, elegance, and intention.
Rooted in transparency and a deep commitment to well-being, our founder Cari Hahn created Ember and Belle following her journey through breast cancer—an
experience that ignited her passion to design exquisite, non-toxic fragrances using only the safest natural and safe synthetic ingredients.
Our formulations are entirely free of phthalates, hormone disruptors, parabens, sulfates, and petroleum. They are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, and consciously crafted to elevate both your senses and your peace of mind.
At Ember and Belle, we believe luxury should never come at the cost of safety. That’s why every ingredient we use is responsibly sourced and proudly crafted in the USA.
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In the Press
Read about Lauren’s experience with diagnosis, treatment and the unexpected challenges of survivorship on the Dr. Susan Love Foundation blog.
Lauren shared her journey and plans for the future with Jenny & Sheena, the hosts of the podcast And Then We Had Kids, in their Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode.
Learn how a conversation in a forest with her husband inspired Lauren in the creation of the Giv Shoppe in this feature in Cancer Wellness Magazine.
Read Lauren's interview with CanvasRebel focused on inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.
Lauren shared her story, starting from the unsettling discovery of a lump during a routine yoga practice to her diagnosis of stage 3, triple-positive breast cancer at the young age of 29.
Katie Cassman, Your Guide for all things on the North Shore gave a shout out to 6 Mom-Owned Businesses on the NS in her April 26th newsletter. Check out who was on the list!
Meet a Mom, Giving Back with Lauren Lopriore, Survivor, Founder of Liv & Let and Giv Shoppe.
Read Lauren's interview with Bold Journey and their chat about self-care and how it has impacted her.
2024 Holiday
Giv Shoppe's first feature in Patch, Downers Grove, Founder Lauren's home town, promoting the Esker oil and dry brush set.
Last-minute gift ideas for 2024- Bloom Tampa Bay. Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, especially as time runs out. The Esker dry brush and oil was included in the rounded up of thoughtful and unique options for every person on your list. Whether they’re into skincare, tech, food, or home upgrades, this guide has you covered.
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