As many of you know, my Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2024. Since then she has been through multiple surgeries, several rounds of chemo and radiation, and is so close to coming out the other side cancer free!
What you may not know: the cancer she was diagnosed with is Triple Negative Breast Cancer. TNBC lacks hormone receptors, so isn't receptive to many medications and treatments. It also has a higher chance of recurrence, and a stronger genetic link than most breast cancers.
You may also not know that outside of my Mom's diagnosis, there is a family history of breast cancer on both sides of my family. Susan G. Komen has had significant impacts on funding and research for breast cancer, including treatment discoveries and predicting recurrence and informing the treatment of TNBC specifically.
All of that to say, this year we are joining Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure not only for my Mom, but also for my Grandma, for my Sisters, for my Aunts, for my friends, my daughters, and myself. We would LOVE to have you join us on May 17th, but even if you can't do that, I very much appreciate any donation you're able to make. Even if that's not possible, we'll take all of your prayers and positive vibes for my Mom as she continues on her path to survivor status