Hi All, It’s Clarissa ! This year has been a lot to deal with mentally, and emotionally. Almost 5 months ago, April 21,2024, I lost my Mom To Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  We learned that the past year Moms cancer was metastatic, and As A Family we tried to prepare ourselves for what was to come. No matter how much time you think you have, you realize in a blink of an eye that time isn’t always on your side. Weeks prior to mom’s passing, I remember her faith in believing in miracles, and if her miracle was granted she wanted to be able to connect with other women to share her story, learn about their story, and lean on each other for support. For me, being from the Dallas/ Ft Worth area, and working for Estée Lauder Companies(Clinique ) who strongly supported Susan G Komen, I remember always wanting to participate in A Pink Walk, I just never made The Time. Today, I feel it’s something I just have to Do. My Mom has been the hardest loss that I’ve had to deal with. Mentally you can prepare yourself, but grief is hard, and small triggers happen randomly throughout the days. My mom’s strength has always been my strength. She gave me that gift, yet I’ve allowed myself to except that sometimes it’s okay to not be okay, because more times than I want to openly admit, I’m not okay. I miss my Mom Every day, Every day I want to talk to her, hug her, tell her about my day, and just laugh together. A Special song can trigger a memory or a moment in past time, and I can go from having a pretty normal day to becoming a complete basket case. At the same time, I hear my mom’s voice telling me to Be Strong and Keep Going! That It’s okay,  that She’s okay! To Live My Best Life! And Have Fun! So for Mom, My family ,and most importantly Myself, I’m Checking off Bucket lists one day at a time! I kindly ask you to Join me, or support me this October 5, 2024. I’ll be walking for my mom Aida E Chavez, All affected by Breast Cancer,  and all who put up one Heck of a fight. Most importantly For All who’ve lost their Battle and can no longer fight anymore. There Has To Be Hope Out There! My Dad(Ed), My Husband (Juan) and I will be Walking for an Amazing Woman, My Mom. This October if you’re able to Donate! Please Do! Think Pink! In October We Wear Pink!! I love you Mom!!