I started my cancer journey in 2022 by finding a "sponge bob" lump in my left breast. As an engineer I wanted immediate analysis of the finding. Quick was not part of this journey, answers and a plan for the path forward takes days, weeks and months. My cancer did not allow the options for roping in a plastic surgeon or recontructive surgery due to time.
My first inclination was to hide my situation from everyone. After consideration I decided perhaps my tale would help others thrown into this blender of chaos. It was a good decision, my family, friends, co-workers (both past and present) and those on the peripheral were my anchor. Coming through the storm alive and with a future is a true blessing. I am left with a chest of a 4 year old but maybe that means the heart of one too
I was encouraged by a close friend to be a captain of a walk team. WHATTT? That means stepping out of my hiding from life and taking action. Although my life PC (pre-cancer) was full of God’s work, I wasn’t sure I was ready to come out of the my closet (that sounds funny). So here we are. Join me and my team. Whether you walk with us, sponsor or even have a new awareness, thank you.
If you decide to support me, 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.
Julie
Hakuna Ma TaTas
Team Captain
