As I look back and reflect on my journey, it is never easy to comprehend. I’m living proof that life can change at a blink of an eye! I was diagnosed unexpectedly in January 2019 with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer at the age of 42. I will never forget those shocking words “we are dealing with breast cancer!” The whole experience is still so surreal! There are so many physical, emotional and mental trauma one faces and the sad reality is you go through so much and it feels like an endless roller coaster. You don’t get to finish treatment and everything goes back to normal. There are so many unanswered questions, so many uncertainties and challenges to work through. But somehow it is finding an inner strength and peace to move forward and direct your purpose into something positive. 

I am blessed to be here today stronger than ever, wanting to make a difference and honour my journey, my fellow pink sisters, the ones that fought, are fighting and those who will fight! I am so blessed and grateful that I have the support of so many people in my life! God put so many amazing “angels” in my path, you know who you are and as long as I’m here I want to Pay It Forward. This is why CIBC Run for the Cure has become a cause so close to our hearts and one where I truly feel we can all make a difference together. My husband started our team, “Teresa’s Breast Crew” in 2019. Mauricio and my kids are my rock and my life. They are reason I will continue to fight to stay here! This will be our 4th Annual Run for the Cure and it has become a beautiful tradition for our family and friends to come together and make an impact. I am so grateful to be supported by everyone, you all are an important part of my life and absolutely the “breast crew” ever. In our family, no one fights alone!!! Feel free to join “Teresa’s Breast Crew” in our fight! 

Thank you for standing with me and continuously supporting me through everything  

Please help me contribute to making a difference and hope that one day there will be a cure to end this horrible disease.

- Teresa, 5 year breast cancer survivor

Every day, 70 Canadians will hear the words "you have breast cancer." While these Canadians are living longer, healthier lives after a breast cancer diagnosis, but there is still so much work to be done.

By participating in this year's Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, I'm joining a collective that is a force-for-life in the face of breast cancer. I'm running in honour of the incredible people in my life, and I need your help!

Please contribute what you can to help me achieve my fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference. Your donation will fund ground-breaking research to help save the lives of more Canadians and provide support programs for people affected by breast cancer.

Did you know that just $100 could fund two hours of life-saving research in a world class laboratory? Your contribution could lead to the next breakthrough!

Together, we can change the future of breast cancer.

Thanks in advance for your support!