A year ago, I never imagined breast cancer would become part of my story.

From hearing the words “you have cancer,” to chemotherapy, surgery, reconstruction, recovery, and all of the emotions that came with it… this journey has tested me in ways I could never have prepared for.

There were hard days. Days I was exhausted. Days I was scared. Days I didn’t feel like myself. But there were also days filled with so much love, prayer, encouragement, and support from my family and the people around me.

Through all of it, I kept going.

And now, I get to do something that means so much more to me than just participating in a walk.

I’m walking for ME — as a breast cancer survivor.

I’m walking for my two aunties — one who had breast cancer and one who is currently facing it.

I’m walking for my family, because unfortunately breast cancer has touched more than one generation of us.

And I’m walking for every woman currently fighting, every survivor, every family affected by this disease, and every beautiful life that breast cancer has taken too soon.

I created my team, BANG BANG NELLIE GANG because of course I had to put a little Bay Area flavor on it ❤.

If you would like to support Bang Bang Nellie Gang, I would be so grateful for any donation, big or small. Every contribution helps support the fight against breast cancer, but even more than that, your support reminds me that none of us have to walk this journey alone.

I fought through chemo.
I fought through surgery.
I’m fighting through recovery.

And now I WALK.

For myself.
For my aunties.
For my family.
For every woman who has fought or is still fighting.

BANG BANG NELLIE GANG!

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me, checked on me, loved on my family, encouraged me, and stood beside me through one of the hardest chapters of my life. I carry that love with me every step of the way.

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