Every day 117 people in the U.S. die of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also known as Stage 4, where the breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Funding MBC research is the only way to find a cure!

ABOUT ME

It’s been 6.5 years since my diagnosis of stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC).  As you may know, there’s no cure — but, new (and old) drugs have kept me going for longer than expected.  And I’m still fighting!

I was diagnosed with metastatic disease in 2020. (After I completed my early stage treatment in 2015 and thought I was done with breast cancer). Since 2020, my cancer has found its way around my first three lines of treatment. A recent progression shows more tumors in my liver and bones, particularly in my hips and spine.

After getting radiation to my hip and spine to alleviate pain and kill some of the new cancer, I’m just about to start my fourth line of treatment.  If/when this one fails, I’ll need another one, then another, then another, to keep living — you get the picture. So we need more research for Stage IV, and that’s what this fundraiser is about.

That's why I support METAvivor and #LightUpMBC. Critical research funding might lead to better treatments for me and so many others. And who knows ... maybe even a cure!

WHAT IS #LightUpMBC?

The #LightUpMBC campaign is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research to benefit METAvivor. Held annually in October, the campaign partners with hundreds of iconic landmarks around the world to illuminate in the symbolic MBC awareness colors of green, teal, and pink. By uniting patients, families, and supporters, #LightUpMBC shines a spotlight on the urgent need for more research and resources to improve outcomes for MBC patients.

#LightUpMBC Live is a dynamic virtual event that serves as the centerpiece of the #LightUpMBC campaign, bringing together the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community and its supporters for an evening of storytelling, inspiration, and impact. Hosted annually on October 13 on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, this live-streamed program features powerful stories from MBC patients and their families, musical performances, and appearances by special guests who amplify the mission of raising awareness and funds for MBC research. #LightUpMBC Live provides a platform for education and advocacy, highlighting the urgency of funding scientific breakthroughs for the most advanced stage of breast cancer. For more info on how to watch, get involved, or view the list of participating landmarks, please visit www.LightUpMBC.org

TAKE ACTION TODAY – Please support METAvivor Research and Support by making a donation through this page! Thank you!

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