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
I was diagnosed with triple-positive metastatic breast cancer at 36 years old in May 2023. What was originally thought to be early-stage breast cancer had already spread to my bones.
I am incredibly grateful that I have had no evidence of active disease for nearly 3 years now! Research is a huge part of why I am still here. It has given me treatments that have kept my cancer controlled and allowed me to keep doing the things that matter most to me: raising my kids, traveling, going back to college, climbing mountains, dragon boating, baking, making future plans with my husband, and just living my life.
Because research continues to move forward, my doctors and I are even able to have conversations about something I never imagined hearing when I was diagnosed: the possibility of cure. There are no guarantees, but I get to hope.
That is why metastatic breast cancer research matters so much to me. Not only for my own future, but for the friends I love, the people we have lost, and everyone who will hear the words “metastatic breast cancer” after me. Everyone deserves the chance to hope for a cure.
If you would like to support me, please consider donating to metastatic breast cancer research. Every advance gives people like me more time, more options, and more hope.
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
Follow @LightUpMBC on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected to our campaign!
Use #LightUpMBC and #METAvivor tags in all social posts to help raise awareness.
Support METAvivor Research and Support by making a donation through this page, and be sure to share with friends!
Thank you!