I am no stranger to breast cancer.

In March and April of 2008, just weeks apart, I lost both my mom and her sister—my beloved aunt—to breast cancer. Just one year later, at the age of 39, I heard the words no one ever wants to hear: "You have breast cancer."

That diagnosis changed the course of my life. Fueled by a passion to end this disease, I dedicated my career to the fight against breast cancer and have had the privilege of serving as Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Wisconsin for the past 15 years.

After a fierce battle, I was blessed with nearly 14 years in remission. But in 2023, breast cancer returned. Today, I am living with metastatic breast cancer and once again fighting for more time, more memories, and more hope. Then, in the winter of 2025, my younger sister was also diagnosed.

Despite our family's history, we do not carry any of the known genetic mutations linked to breast cancer. Yet this disease has touched nearly every corner of our family. That's why this mission is deeply personal. We need better treatments. We need earlier detection. And ultimately, we need the cures.

I am incredibly grateful to have access to outstanding medical care, quality health insurance, and an unwavering support system of family and friends. But I know not everyone has those same advantages. Every person deserves access to lifesaving care and the hope that research brings.

That's why I walk.

I walk for my mom.

I walk for my aunt.

I walk for my sister.

I walk for myself.

I walk for every person whose life has been forever changed by breast cancer.

Please consider making a donation to support my fundraising efforts. Every dollar helps fund groundbreaking research, provide critical patient support, and move us closer to a world without breast cancer.

Together, we can ensure no one faces breast cancer alone—and together, we can help find the cures.