On May 26, 2015 my world was shattered. I had never dealt with mortality. Don't get me wrong, I've had family that has passed away but they were older and sick. Cancer was the furthest thing from my mind, yet here I was 29 years old, sitting in my doctor’s office officially diagnosed with breast cancer. I knew chemo had harsh side effects, I knew it took a toll physically but I soon learned it ravages you both physically and emotionally even after treatment ends. Since that day my body has changed dramatically in many ways - I've even gone through 5 different hair styles in the course of 6 months. I have been fortunate to have a strong support system and positive prognosis. I was able to dodge the reaper today but there are so many that have not been as lucky. This is why I am participating in AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. It won’t be easy, but that’s why it's worth it. From now until AVON 39 weekend, I’ll train to strengthen my body to walk over 39 miles in two days. I’ll also be raising funds to crush breast cancer. This is where you come in.

I am required to raise at least $1,800 to EARN MY 39, but I plan to raise much, much more! I hope that I can count on your support!

You can make a donation right here on my webpage by clicking the "Donate Now" button to the right. If you prefer to write a check, click the “Donate By Mail” button and follow the instructions on the form.

Your donations will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. The dollars you pledge will put food on the table of a breast cancer patient and her family. They will enable access to mammograms and medicine, fuel research, and save lives. Need any more reason to click that Donate Now button?

I’m walking with thousands of other 39ers. We’re banding together in solidarity and have one goal: to take breast cancer down. So many sisters and mothers and friends have been lost. We see a world without breast cancer for our daughters and nieces. AVON 39 is a force of change that can’t be stopped. By supporting me with a donation, you’re part of it.