My Story
It's hard to believe that this all started for me 20 years ago on Valentines Day, 2005. Those 5 dreaded words, "You have a breast cancer". Since my recovery, I have volunteered for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at various functions over the years, but primarily in the Survivor tent, now known as Hope Village. As I look back over the years, I think of all the incredibly brave women that I have met. Many of them visit the tent year after year and collect their beads - one strand for every year of survivorship. This year, I will be wearing 20! Some were not so lucky. They are the ones I remember most. They are the reason I still do this....
I will celebrate this year with three of my dear friends. Two are celebrating 20 years like me and one will celebrate 25 years! We are all very lucky to have had access to the best medical care at the time. Many are not so lucky. They need our help.
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? Help me celebrate my 20th Anniversary CANCER FREE by making this our best fundraising year ever!!! Thank you all for your continued support. With Love and Hugs to all!!! Janet
