FAB-U-WISH Highlights | The Pink Agenda - Part 2

In early September 2020, Amanda’s first routine mammogram turned into a life altering moment. Three weeks later after further testing, it was confirmed that she had breast cancer. Amanda focused on her daughter in order to get through the treatment. Now on the other side of her diagnosis, Amanda has had the chance to ring […]

Connie was always sure to get her regular mammograms and ultrasounds, but it was during a self-exam that she felt the small lump that changed her life. She received her diagnosis with no family history of breast cancer. Connie had been so focused on her treatment that she did not do much in the way […]

Iris’ journey started in 2017 when she found a lump. After an ultrasound and biopsy, she was told that the tumor was benign but that there was a chance it could grow or more could occur. By mid-March 2022, the tumor had doubled in size, and Iris felt a new lump forming. Further testing confirmed […]

In the summer of 2019, at the age of 33, Deltra discovered a lump and shortly after received her breast cancer diagnosis. She immediately dove not only into treatment, but community and advocacy work. A mother to five young daughters, Deltra’s wish was to have a day of pampering with her children and mother and […]

Over the summer, Alicia injured her shoulder swimming. She thought it was just a knot in the chest muscle on her right side, but the pain led her to make a doctor’s appointment. What resulted was her breast cancer diagnosis and she immediately began a whirlwind of appointments. A mother of a young son, Alicia […]

In the spring of 2016, at the age of 31, Tara was enjoying her life as a newlywed when she spotted an abnormal mark. She mentioned it to her doctor during her annual exam the following week and it was recommended that she see a breast surgeon. A few days later, Tara Hall received the […]

The same day that she broke ground on her new home, Hilary received her breast cancer diagnosis. With no family history of disease and no symptoms other than a lump, Hilary was in shock. She immediately dove into treatment and found the strength to keep going for her son. Over the course of treatment, Hilary […]

Traci received her her breast cancer diagnosis in the early months of the pandemic. Though initially terrified and overwhelmed, she has a wonderful support system of friends and family who helped her get through her treatment. Traci purchased a home just a month prior to discovering her breast cancer. With the help of our friends […]

In May 2021, Roberta found a lump in the shower. That discovery led her to schedule a doctor’s appointment and, ultimately, her breast cancer diagnosis. Roberta underwent treatment with strength and courage and, while that part of her journey is complete, there are still so many daily reminders of all she endured. BCRF partner Ulta […]

At the age of 31, the pandemic and a breast cancer diagnosis led Caroline to move across the country to be closer to her family and friends. Caroline was nominated for FAB-U-WISH by her cousin, Jill who shared with us that throughout her treatment and despite the long list of side effects, Caroline never stopped […]