FAB-U-WISH Highlights | The Pink Agenda - Part 4

With no previous family history, Maria was shocked when she found a lump and the biopsy came back positive for #breastcancer. A mother to two young daughters, Maria and her family love to spend much of their time outdoors. Her wish was for a refresh of her outdoor space for her family to enjoy together […]

At the end of January 2020, Brie found a lump and was immediately sent to urgent care for a referral. Within a week, she was diagnosed with #breastcancer at the age of 38. The mother of three, Brie was in complete shock and overwhelmed at how quickly everything was happening. To experience all of this […]

Dawn was diagnosed with #metastaticbreastcancer in 2018 and one of the several side effects that she has had to endure is lymphedema in her dominant hand, which makes everyday tasks more challenging including cooking. Dawn’s wish was for some new kitchen tools to not only help her, but her family. The #FABUWISH team was thrilled […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]