I am a 31 year old breast cancer survivor and mother of three beautiful children, CJ, Kristen, and Jennifer. I was misdiagnosised in August of 2007 when my female gyonocologist mistakened my breast lump for my menstral cycle telling me the lumps come and go. She told me not to worry until I was 35 or so. Seven months later I found my lump was much bigger and my fiancee Ron encouraged me to get a second opionion. With timely surgeries, four rounds of chemo treatments and constant reconstruction, I am now going on two years cancer free. From the moment I was loosing my hair I started fundraising to help other people in my shoes. I realized it kept my soul happy to help others. It kept my mind busy and positive. I now volunteer with local charities, Nepa Komen foundation, Froggy's cure crew, All for a Cause, my own event Two Steppin' for the Ta-tas and a few more. The picture attached is the latest of events I modeled with my two girls in the Pink Elegance Parade. You can see I am loving my new hair! I enjoy creating baskets for cancer patients with nessities they need during chemo; including,books, music, movies, and "tips from a survivor". I like to write to their favorite famous people and get them autographs to bring them some happiness in thier troubled times. I love to share my story with at least one person a day. I love giving speaches at schools to teach younger teens to know their breast health. We know our bodies better than any doctor! Spreading awarness is my mission. I will not stop until we have a world without Breast Cancer!!!!

Barbara Connolly
Scranton, PA