When I was 14 years old, my grandma was diagnosed with cancer. However, she was misdiagnosed. This meant that she was told she had the wrong cancer and was therefore mistreated. She passed away in October of 2021. My grandmother was a beam of light that inspired everyone around her. She was always the kindest, most compassionate person in the room, and not only did she act as an extraordinary grandmother, but also as a second mother figure in my life. 

She lived on a farm withmy grandpa, and she inspired so much of my love for animals and my dream to be a veterinarian. She cared for everyone, whether they were people, dogs, horses, pigs, or even mice. 

Her loss was one of the hardest things my family went through, but it taught us how important it is to cherish our loved ones, take chances, and support one another. My grandma was courageous in face of her battle with cancer up until the end, and my mother was with how she took care of us while she did the same with herself through this difficult time. 

Now, I stand against cancer in every way that I can, and I hope to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with cancer and their loved ones. 

I love you nanna