I am a 22 year old wife and mother to 1. I have lost both family members as well as friends to Breast cancer. First was my aunt. I was about 10 or 11 when she became ill. At that age, I didn't understand why she was so sick and why we couldn't have Sunday dinner at her home anymore. After a short while, she lost her battle. I was so devastated because I thought well if she was sick why didn't they have medicine to make her better? As I got older I researched breast cancer more and became very active with breast cancer walks and the think pink movement. When I was 18, I lost my grandmother to leukemia. A very hard loss, but it made me even more passionate about helping find a cure and supporting the survivors. The highlight moment had to be when one of my fellow peers was diagnosed with breast cancer and I walked with her and held her hand at relay for life when she announced to the public she was battling the disease. Breast cancer is a monster that attacks many of our loved ones each day. It is our duty to continue to help and support and fight like a girl!! Strength, Courage and faith!

Anonymous
Columbus, MS