LETS HIT THE ROAD FOR RESEARCH
As A wished, I'll be fundraising for METAvivor again this fall. And with your all's outstanding generosity, we've raised over $3300 together over the past three years to raise awareness, fund research and provide support for individuals and families affected by metastatic breast cancer (MBC). I cannot thank you enough for paying their memory and kindness forward.
50 miles run is the goal. I'll be donating $10 for every mile run. Anything more y'all can spare is greatly appreciated. Will also be running (and chalking if weather allows) at our local color run "Miles for MBC and Kelly Marie" again at Howard Beach, sign up is here: https://milesformbc.raceroster.com/
Love, Katie
ABOUT METASTATIC BREAST CANCER
Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is stage 4 breast cancer, for which there is no cure. Over 670,000 people die each year globally from MBC, with over 43,000 dying each year in the U.S. alone (117 per day). Metastatic breast cancer spreads mostly to the bones, liver, lungs and the brain, causing MBC patients to be in treatment for the rest of their lives – with only 31% of U.S. MBC patients living longer than 5 years. Approximately 30% of early stage breast cancers recur as stage 4 MBC. If you know someone who has died of breast cancer, that means it was metastatic breast cancer. We are working hard to change these statistics!
WHY METAvivor?
METAvivor exclusively funds metastatic breast cancer research through a scientific peer and patient advocate review process. Since 2009, METAvivor has funded 230 grants and funded $41 million dollars in MBC grants. METAvivor volunteers designed the tri-color MBC awareness ribbon of green, teal and pink to be inclusive of the Stage 4 breast cancer experience. Green represents renewal, hope, and immortality while teal symbolizes healing and spirituality. The pink ribbon overlay signifies the metastatic cancer originated in the breast.
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 hosted annually on October 13 on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. For more info on how to watch, get involved, or view the list of participating landmarks, please visit www.LightUpMBC.org