As many of you may know, I was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer in February of 2016.  Life as I knew it stopped for me the day I received the call that I needed to have a biopsy!  I was told I had two tumors that needed to be biopsied.  A few days later, I was called into the doctor's office and was told that I have cancer.  There are no words to describe what it was like to hear the word...cancer.  From that day, my treatment path led me to have a double mastectomy, 16 chemo treatments, removal of my ovaries and fallopian tubes, 33 radiation treatments, and five years of anti-hormone therapy.

Chances are you or someone you know has be affected by breast cancer.  I have been affected on many levels.  I watched my mother battle the disease as well as several family members and friends.  Now I'm in the driver's seat and it has been quite the ride.

I have decided to take part in GloriDays and make a difference for those touched by breast cancer.  Along with Team 306, we will walk 44 miles over three days.  Each step of the way, I will be thinking about my mother's journey, everything I went through, walking for all the family and friends that have gone and are currently battling this disease, and all the survivors.  Forty-four miles may seem long and hard to accomplish but it is nothing compared to what I walked through in 2016. 

Here I am present day...a survivor, smiling, full of life, and ready for a challenge!  The funds raised will support the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation (90% of funds raised supports education, wellness resources, and survivorship programs in our local community).  

Please consider joining me on my journey either by walking with my team or making a donation.  Thank you for all your support!!!