EVERY BREAST CANCER
JOURNEY DESERVES CARE

Our mission is to fund support services that improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families.

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Our name, The Red Devils, was inspired by Katherine Russell Rich, the author of The Red Devil, To Hell with Cancer and Back. It is a window into the heart of another young woman whose struggle with breast cancer is marked by courage, grace and humor. “Red devil” is a common name for chemotherapy drugs known to many breast cancer survivors for the brilliant red color.

Here’s Our Story.

Since 2002, The Red Devils has invested nearly $5 million to fund treatment support for nearly 10,000 breast cancer patients and families so patients may enter or remain in life-saving treatment. We have partnerships with 31 hospitals and other facilities throughout Maryland. Medical staff and social workers at those hospitals refer their patients to our approved business partners who provide a variety of treatment support services at no charge to the patients living or being treated in Maryland.

    • We’ve supported 8,537 patients and families since 2002.

    • Over $4 million has been raised for our cause.

    • We play a crucial role in the treatment of our patients.

  • Located in the heart of Timonium MD, The Red Devils assist people from across the state.

  • There’s so many ways to help our cause. You can make a contribution, attend a community event, or volunteer.

Jessica and Ginny

Ginny Schardt

Ginny, who was a dedicated instructor at Towson University and Howard Community College, continued teaching even while battling advanced cancer that had spread to her brain. Despite chemotherapy, radiation, and worsening symptoms, she showed up to class with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm, embodying the message she taught that you can control effort but not always outcomes. Known for her warmth, positivity, and deep care for students, Schardt inspired many by treating teaching as more than academics but as guidance for life. Eventually her condition declined and she ended a semester early for the first time, turning even that moment into a final lesson in resilience and self-awareness. Soon after, unexpectedly positive medical results showed her treatment had begun to work, reflecting the perseverance she instilled in others.

Jessica Cowling

During her two year fight with cancer, Jessica managed to found the Sleepy Badger Brand, an online cookie company. With her compassion and strength she ran the business and helped cancer patients through their struggles. She passed away July 4th 2002. After graduating in the University of Maryland class of 1988 Jessica faced life with a positive attitude even after her diagnosis. Best encapsulated by a quote from her mother, Lark, “Even though she had been diagnosed with cancer, she kept planning for the future. She had a wonderful sense of humor and never abandoned it.” The Baltimore Sun wrote that, “She refused to be defined by her breast cancer,” but rather she wanted to be known for the “yummy snacks” that she made and her willingness to help others.