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
In 2015 at the age of 39, I was diagnosed with Stage 0, DCIS. I had a lumpectomy, completed radiation and followed an anti hormonal therapy plan. I was told there was a 3-5% chance it would ever come back.
In 2018, after feeling ill for several months, I was diagnosed with Stage IV MBC with a liver full of tumors. I was given 24-36 months to live. I receive chemo every three weeks, have scans every 3 months and other tests to be sure my body is tolerating the chemo every 3 months.
I know this journey can change for me in an instant as it has for many I have met in the last four years. If this chemo stops working, I need another line of treatment. The only way new treatments exist is through research and clinical trials. This is my life line and my only hope for more more days with my two children. My goal is to see them both cross the stage at their High School graduation. My goal is to beat the odds one day at a time. The only way I can do this is with research funds to extent my life!
Thank you for considering a donation to support breast cancer research for Stage IV!!
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
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Thank you!