FAB-U-WISH Highlights | The Pink Agenda - Part 4
A FAB-U-WISH FOR STEPHANIE
Stephanie gave birth to a beautiful daughter and, while breastfeeding, she noticed a lump that her doctors suggested was simply a cyst. After fighting for an ultrasound, which led to additional tests, Stephanie was diagnosed with #breastcancer. At just 33 years old and mere months after welcoming her first child, Stephanie was in shock as […]
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After overcoming thyroid cancer in her early 20s, Jodi was diagnosed with #breastcancer at the age of 43. Throughout it all, she and her family have remained positive as laughter is the best medicine! Jodi’s #FABUWISH was for a day of fun to share with her daughter. She wanted time to spend together and just […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH FOR LESLIE
Every October during breast cancer awareness month, Leslie made it a point to schedule her mammogram. She has worked in health care her entire career including time spent as an oncology social worker, so she understands the importance of preventative medicine. It was the mammogram that caught Leslie’s diagnosis as there had been no indication […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH FOR JENNIFER
Jennifer had given birth to her twin sons and was still nursing when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Also, the mother to a five-year-old boy, Jennifer has been strong for her family as well as her students. Through her work as a middle school Social Studies teacher and a cheerleading coach, she has touched […]
Read MoreA Fab-U-Wish for Kelsi
Kelsi’s breast cancer diagnosis came after finding a lump during a self-exam. Still in treatment, Kelsi’s mentality is “This is not who I am, it is just what I have, and I won’t have it for long.” Kelsi’s parents and siblings have been by her side since day one and so her wish was to […]
Read MoreFAB-U-WISH for Meredith
When Meredith was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, everyone around her was amazed by her positive attitude throughout treatment – even on the day when she decided to shave her head. Her sister said that Meredith has “always been [her] hero, but on that day, she looked like a real superhero,” and she became inspired […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH for Emily
Emily received her breast cancer diagnosis shortly after her 40th birthday. To say thather treatment was a challenge is an understatement, but she found strength in her familyand persevered! Emily had wished for a glam experience and FAB-U-WISH was thrilledto arrange for Emily to have a make-up lesson with a local artist followed by a […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH for Heather
Diagnosed in March 2020, Heather took on her breast cancer treatment head on, all while taking care of her young son amidst the pandemic. After spending the better part of the year indoors, she tried to find way for her and her family to spend time outdoors, which helped her get her strength and stride back. […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH for Nicole
Nicole spent the past 18-months battling breast cancer but, throughout it all, she remained positive, with a smile on her face even in the darkest of times. In late September, she received a clean bill of health from her doctors and had a surgery to remove her port, marking the last step in her cancer […]
Read MoreA FAB-U-WISH for Savannah
Savanah was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 24. With years of surgeries and continued treatment, her body had gone through changes, and she struggled with her physical appearance. Nominated for FAB-U-WISH by her mother, she wished for Savanah to have a shopping experience to remember how beautiful she is and that cancer doesn’t […]
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