At the end of October, Lilly and I will be joining the Susan Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. This cause is very dear to my heart. November 14, 2018, I lost my mom to stage 4 breast cancer. It traveled to her bones, brain, lungs and spleen. My family and I stayed by her side, supporting her for the 3 very short months that we had from diagnosis to her passing. I never felt more heartbroken and more helpless. There was nothing I or anyone else could do to save her from this horrendous disease. My daughter will never get the chance to meet my mother and it’s something that weighs so heavy on my heart. I think about her and miss her so much everyday. 

Earlier this year, my aunt underwent a double mastectomy after receiving this heart wrenching diagnosis. She had several biopsies previously that came back ok and we are so lucky that she continued to be diligent in her screenings and it was identified in the early stages. She is a breast cancer survivor and was (and still is) so very brave throughout this journey. 

This disease has significantly impacted my family and so so many others. 

My goal is to raise $500 total as both Lilly and I will be joining. I want to raise awareness, help find the cause and the cure. Please consider supporting me and my daughter. Too many moms, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts and friends have fallen victim to this disease. 

I am dedicated to Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever, and I need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.Your support helps us get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. 

Funds raised help support breakthrough research and provide assistance to those facing breast cancer today who need our support. Whether it's emotional support via Komen's helpline, financial support through Komen's financial assistance program, or navigation services to break down barriers to care, Komen will be there for them.

Ending breast cancer needs all of us, and your generosity can make a real difference. Together, let's show breast cancer patients there's a whole community standing by their side.Will you please join me in this fight by making your donation today?