Our connection to Mummy’s Star began with the wonderful Anna, a longtime Alex Monroe customer and Trustee of the charity, whose personal journey inspired this very special collaboration.
In May 2024, just days after her 40th birthday, Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer while her youngest daughter was just seven months old. What began as a visit to have a suspected blocked milk duct checked led to an unexpected diagnosis, turning life with three young children upside down.
Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Anna's experience has brought an entirely new perspective and sense of purpose to her life. Since her diagnosis, she has retrained in breathwork and yoga and become a Trustee of Mummy’s Star, helping to support other women and families navigating cancer during pregnancy and early motherhood.
In Anna's own words:
“Cancer changed every part of my life, but it also gave me a hell of a lot too. ‘Pain to purpose’ has become my motto and I hope to spend the next chapter of my life helping other women find hope in theirs.”
For Anna, being part of the Alex Monroe x Mummy’s Star collection represents a particularly meaningful moment.
“Mummy’s Star has become such a huge part of my life, and to represent a collection created for all those little Mummy’s Stars and to shine a light on women and families facing cancer during pregnancy or motherhood, feels incredibly special.”
A truly special collaboration, celebrating strength, hope and the power of supporting one another.
