This year is my 20th "cancerversary" of surviving breast cancer. To celebrate this milestone,I joined the ONE Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen RACE FOR THE CURE. In 2004 I was diagnosed with stage three HER2 positive breast cancer. Herceptin was a new drug, still in the trial phase and not covered by insurance. I entered the trial because I knew in my heart that I needed this drug to survive. Sadly, I was put in the arm of the study which would not receive herceptin. Three weeks after I joined the study, the trial ended because herceptin had proven to be so effective and all women in the study would receive the drug and it was to become the standard of care for treating HER2 positive tumors. Donations are so important in allowing research to continue developing new treatments for those still in the fight. I am dedicated to Komen's ONE 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 treatment assistance program, or help navigating their care journey, Komen will be there for them.
In moments like this, 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 a donation today?
Team Captain
