2025 Komen Minnesota Race for the Cure
Kathleen Coughlin
My story...
In December 2023 I was diagnosed with HER2 + breast cancer in my right breast, stage 2. Luckily, it had not spread to the other breast, chest tissue, or lymph nodes. So 2024 pretty much consisted of chemo, lumpectomy, and 20 rounds of radiation. Thankfully, I responded very well to treatment and my MRI last year showed there was no cancer evident in the breast.
Next up in this journey is reconstruction surgery in a few weeks. Then I'm done. Though of course I'll have regular check-ins with my oncologist, as well as keeping up with mammograms.
So to help celebrate and to give back, this year, I joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I signed up only for the 1 mile walk. No shame, please! The race is one week after my surgery and probably one day after I expect the doc will remove the drains. But Eileen promisses me she'll "train me up" during the week after surgery!
Next year, I'll do the whole thing!
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 who need our support. Whether it’s emotional 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 a donation today?
Team Captain
