Welcome to Participant's Page
Name: Hunter Johnston
Company: Natural Nail Care Clinic
Title: Owner
Goal: $3,500
Why I am Participating:
I am a wife, a mother of two amazing boys, a business owner, and a Breast Cancer survivor of 14+ years. I was 29 when I found my lump, 30 when I was diagnosed, and 31 when I was declared cancer-free. This was not an easy road to travel, but it provided me with my biggest lesson and, later, my biggest strength. You have to be your own advocate.
In February 2009, after finding the lump, I was sent for a mammogram, but due to the fact that I was not yet 30 years old, I was only approved for an ultrasound. At that point, I was told to “keep an eye on it”, and in 8 months, it grew from a pea size lump to the size of a marble. It felt just like the fake breast that was passed around in Epidemiology class in college, the one that has the hard masses in to demonstrate what a breast with cancer might feel like. Thank God for that class that gave a young girl knowledge that stuck with her several years later. When I went to meet with the surgeon about removing the lump, I was told I could wait 6 more months. I pushed for immediate surgery instead. Instead of a routine post-procedure follow-up, I received a call to meet with the surgeon, who confirmed my suspicion, I had breast cancer. From that moment on, life was a roller coaster with questions and appointments. The cancer was ER/PR/HER2 positive and had spread to my lymph nodes by the time I had my mastectomy. I had a wonderful team of doctors, family, and friends to support me along my journey. Six rounds of chemo were no joke. I was so very happy to have those done, as you see… I had a wedding to plan! During the time of diagnosis to treatment, my wonderful now husband asked me to marry him. Life had its ups and downs but there was a light at the end of the tunnel and a wedding to celebrate. We will be married for 13 years this year on April 9. I was the Cancer Free Bride at a breast cancer awareness race the morning of our wedding in 2011. We have two amazing sons who are the light of my life, and I am grateful to watch them grow. In the years since becoming cancer-free, I transitioned to the owner of my business, Natural Nail Care Clinic, where I celebrated 10 years as the owner this January. I love making my clients happy, and having a beautiful manicure can turn your day around.
My motto is BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE! It helped save my life and is why I will continue to raise awareness as a Proud Sole Star for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.
My Supporters
- Lacy Thompson 3 weeks ago $31.18
- Catherine Warren 3 weeks ago $40.00
- Penny Goodwin 3 weeks ago $50.00
- Meredith Burrow So proud of you Sweet Friend! 3 weeks ago $25.99
- Courtney Johnston 3 weeks ago $25.99
- Quinn Graeff 3 weeks ago $51.97
- Corrie Bowling Hunter, Thank you for raising awareness and money for Breast Cancer. You Rock! 3 weeks ago $103.95
- Elizabeth Callahan Hunter, you are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations!! 3 weeks ago $100.00
- Anonymous 3 weeks ago
- Andy Johnston 3 weeks ago $100.00
- Jonna McGraw Way to go, Hunter! 3 weeks ago $51.97
- Martha Anderson 3 weeks ago $50.00
- Dabney Graney Proud of you Hunter for all you’ve been through and raising money! 3 weeks ago $51.97
- Valley Functional Wellness xoxoxo 3 weeks ago $155.92
- Jeff Ferrel team Ferrel loves you! 3 weeks ago $103.95
- Ashleigh Huggard In honor of Vanessa Joy! 4 weeks ago $25.99
- LaShonda Sherry 4 weeks ago $25.99
- Deborah Walkiewicz 4 weeks ago
- Kim Snyder 4 weeks ago $519.75
- Pattie Muller 4 weeks ago $20.00
- Kim Snyder 4 weeks ago $519.75
- Cross, Lavinder, Quinn, & Park Family Dentistry - Fundraising Challenge # 3 Last month $250.00
- robert mountcastle nice work Last month $250.00
- Valley Functional Wellness xoxoxo 3 weeks ago $155.92
- Natural Nail Care Clinic Hunter Johnston 4 weeks ago $155.92
- Fundraising Challenge # 4 4 weeks ago $125.00
- Corrie Bowling Hunter, Thank you for raising awareness and money for Breast Cancer. You Rock! 3 weeks ago $103.95
- Jeff Ferrel team Ferrel loves you! 3 weeks ago $103.95
- Diana Pilat Great job on your fundraising efforts! 4 weeks ago $103.95
- Connor Fralin Last month $103.95
- james johnston Last month $103.95
- Vinton Computer Inc. DUNCAN Last month $103.95
- Brambleton Computer Inc Duncan Last month $103.95
- Jane Belcher Last month $103.95
- Patricia Sarver Thank you Hunter for fighting for a cure! Last month $103.95
- Betsy Thomas Last month $103.95
- Margaret-Hunter Wade So proud of you, Hunter! Last month $103.95
- Kathy Lawson Last month $103.95
- Elizabeth Callahan Hunter, you are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations!! 3 weeks ago $100.00
- Andy Johnston 3 weeks ago $100.00
What is a Sole Star?
The Sole Stars campaign engages leaders in our communities as representatives in the fight against breast cancer. During the month-long campaign, each Sole Star will raise or give a minimum of $1,000, which will be used to support the work of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF.) The money raised through the Roanoke Sole Stars campaign will pay for breast health services like diagnostic mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds and biopsies for uninsured and underinsured women in Southwest Virginia.
Sole (noun): the undersurface of a shoe; the sole is meant to provide footwear with the necessary support, giving traction and protection from the surfaces it will be in contact with.
Star (noun): a celebrated, prominent or distinguished person; synonym: VIP · (very) important person.
VBCF Sole Star (noun): a very important person providing support for our mission to eradicate breast cancer by raising awareness and funds in their community and providing traction for our mission; willing to have fun while wearing awesome pink shoes!
Questions?
Do you need help making a donation? Contact Catherine Warren at catherine@vbcf.org or 540.202.2649.
VBCF is a 501(c) 3 organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service with federal tax identification number 54-1633519. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided provided in exchange for your gift.