I'm sure my story will be different then most. I have not experience the first-hand affects of cancer by being diagnosed myself. My mom was the 2nd youngest of 10 kids, and the 3rd to die of cancer. Our family has felt loss at a young age due to this terrible disease.
When my Mom lost her battle to transitional cell carcinoma on November 18, 2003, I wanted to make a difference and not just be someone that was sad on the anniversary date each year.
In November of 2004, Dotties Cause was founded. We hold an annual craft show where each booth donates a portion of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. I am a strong supporter of their mission and feel they are one of the great cancer organizations that is making measurable strides in that fight.
If you are reading this and you don't want to stand on the sidelines, I greatly encourage you to join a local Relay for Life team, run a 5K or start an event of your own. The American Cancer Society and other organizations can't do what they do without support from people like us.
If my story is chosen, I wish for the winning money to be given to the American Cancer Society.
Thanks for reading!
Sarah
Loretto, MN