In the fall of 2019, I heard the words no one wants to hear. “You have breast cancer.” Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I was told it was ‘the best kind to have’, ‘very treatable’. After 8 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 surgeries including a mastectomy, 16 rounds of radiation including 4 booster sessions, 14 sessions of Kadcyla (TDM1), and daily medication of Letrozole and a wide range of emotions…I’m still here 5 years later.

It takes courage, a positive attitude and love and support from friends and family to get you through the worst and to help you through the journey. It is thanks to your continued to support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Run For the Cure that research happens to help find ways to battle this disease. I have supported a number of people, often friends or family members of my friends who have been diagnosed, scared, confused…and young, like me. I can only tell my story, but sadly there are too many other stories similar to mine. I can't stress enough for everyone to be screened regularly!

This will be my 4th year participating in the CIBC Run For The Cure, will you support me? If not for me, to support someone you know who lives with breast cancer, who may have died from breast cancer? As always, donations are gratefully received. Hugs and love.