The concept of courage has taken on a whole new meaning for the singer-songwriter, who recently revealed that she was diagnosed with endometrial (uterine) cancer in 2018
Now on the other side of treatment and in complete remission, Sage hopes to raise awareness of this disease, which is the most common type of women’s cancer with more than 60,000 new cases in the United States and 530,000 worldwide diagnosed each year.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of the single will benefit women’s cancer research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, the two institutions where Sage received her treatment.
Sage wrote “Bravery’s On Fire” while navigating the whirlwind of surgery, chemo, and radiation. She explains,
Once Sage returned to touring in 2019, she added “Bravery’s On Fire” to her set list and noticed the song immediately connected with audiences. She realized the concept of courage and resilience in the face one’s internal struggles is universal, and decided to make it her first recording following her recovery.
During October, Rachael and her longtime touring band, The Sequins, will perform in NYC
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 on Tuesday, October 29 at 8:30 pm. Proceeds will go towards Massachusetts General Hospital and Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.