About 

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Teasers For Tatas to provide a community of support for Patients, Previvors, Thrivers and Survivors. We do this by funding wellness services that support these patients throughout their treatment journey.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Teasers for Tatas founder, Melissa Miles is one of those women. After completing her own treatment, in 2016 she founded Teasers for Tatas, a 501(c)(3) organization. Her goal was to create an organization that celebrates the strength of the breast cancer community - Patients, Previvors, Thrivers and Survivors. As a Pilates Instructor and Wellness Coach, Melissa wanted to help Survivors regain their relationships with their bodies through the practice of Pilates.

Since 2016 Teasers For Tatas has organized Pilates studios across the country in raising funds to fulfill our mission.

Participants in this annual Pilates event strengthen their own bodies while raising money to help Patients, Previvors and Survivors strengthen theirs.

Participating Pilates studios invite clients and supporters to donate and enjoy a day of live and virtual workouts.

Proceeds from the Teasers for Tatas annual event are donated to hospitals and organizations that provide supportive services such as massage therapy, nutrition counseling, support groups, meditation, yoga and (of course) Pilates.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, beginning in 2023 these donations are now tax-deductible charitable contributions. For a list of the 2023 proceed recipients, click here.