Over the next few weeks I am going to share the stories of women who have inspired me to fight breast cancer. Latter I will share the stories of others with cancer who have broken my heart and inspired me with their courage in the face of other forms of cancer. Cancer in all of its forms is frightening. When I see the strength in those who are fighting this awful disease, I want to do better. I want to step up and try my best to make this world a better place. One without cancer of any kind.
I learned about one young lady in my "Get Started" class for the Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk. Her name is Bridget. She was just 20 years old and did what a good girl does when she finds something of concern on her body. She found a lump on her breast and went to the doctor. The nurse practitioner at her university told her that it was nothing. She was too young, had no family history and it just can't be anything of concern.
Fast forward to 21. You are thinking that wasn't very long, aren't you? You are right.
She was sitting in a doctors office with her parents A bran new college graduate. This young lady who has barly begun to live got the news no one should have to hear. Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She has lived long than any of the doctors expected her to. Unfortunately, she is in hospice care now and preparing to say good bye to those who love her the most.
This young lady has shown courage and poise that puts older women to shame. She has shared her story on her blog. I encourage to read her story in her own words. I dare you to be inspired. And I ask you to say a special prayer for her today.
Help me, help women like her. There is a pink box to right. It is a direct link to my fund raising page. In order to walk for those who have lost, to have that honor, I have to raise $2300 for the cause. Whether you give $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.
The link on my page goes directly to my fund raising page. Every penny counts.
(I couldn't write this morning without crying. Cancer does that to me.)
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