Delores King

Delores King is a three-time breast cancer survivor, photographer, military veteran, and the Founder and CEO of Livin Through the Lenz. Her healing journey gave her a deeper purpose,to support the woman behind the diagnosis and help survivors feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.

Through her own experience with breast cancer, Delores discovered that healing does not end when treatment ends. While medical care focused on her physical recovery, she recognized the need to heal emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Photography became a powerful part of that process, helping her express difficult emotions, see herself differently, rediscover her voice, and reclaim her identity.

Inspired by her experience, Delores founded Livin Through the Lenz in 2022. The nonprofit creates safe, supportive spaces where Black and Brown breast cancer survivors can continue healing beyond treatment. Through photo journaling, mindfulness walks, Collage of Courage, storytelling, reflection, and creative expression, survivors are encouraged to reconnect with themselves, share their stories, rebuild confidence, and find strength in community.

As a survivor, Delores understands firsthand the challenges that can continue long after a diagnosis and treatment. Her lived experience guides her commitment to seeing the whole woman, not only the cancer she has endured, and reminding every survivor that she does not have to navigate the lifelong journey of healing alone.

At the heart of Delores’s leadership is one simple promise: “I see you.” Through Livin Through the Lenz, she is turning pain into purpose and creating a community where every survivor has the opportunity to rediscover her voice, reclaim her identity, and find hope beyond treatment.