My Story
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. I ended up having five biopsies, and three of the five tested positive for cancer. Thankfully, all of the spots were non-invasive. I made my decision, and by March, surgery was scheduled for a double mastectomy with reconstruction. I am doing well! I am thankful that I went for my mammograms yearly (thank you, Alan, for pushing me each year to go!). I am also thankful and grateful for the person who read my scans and said, "We need to take a closer look at this." Without those two factors, my story would be totally different. I went through genetic testing and found that I carry a gene called CHEK2 that has been found to cause breast cancer. I am currently waiting to have my reconstruction surgery, which I hope will happen before the end of the year. Today I am cancer free! I am grateful and blessed that this is my story. â¤ï¸
This year, I joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. 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 today who need our support. Whether it's emotional support via Komen's helpline, financial 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 your donation today?
