05/08/2019
Hey everyone! It has been almost 2 years since I shared an update on here! Wow. Life goes by fast! I just celebrated my 5 years in remission, which means my doctors officially declared me CANCER-FREE! Wooo! What a milestone! I have included a picture of my little miracle baby, Judah, who will be 2 soon! He brings us so much joy!
I have also included a photo of Dawn West, the new face of Eff Cancer Movement!
She is a my little sister's mother-in-law who lost her battle with breast cancer last September. It was her dream to take over Eff Cancer Movement but she was unable to before she passed. Now her family wants to carry out that dream!
Here is a message from her daughter who will be taking over and will be based out of Southern California!
"Hello everyone!
My name is Hannah and I am continuing this movement in honor of my mom, Dawn West. She was known and loved by many and was active in our community for many years. In April of 2016 we found out Dawn had breast cancer and even with the potential of a grim outcome she took everything in stride. She endured multiple surgeries, chemo, and radiation all while continuing to be a mother, wife, and role model to many. After months of treatment there seemed to be hope and for a year and a half everyone thought we had it beat. Unfortunately in June of 2018, we discovered the cancer had returned, metastasized, and we had limited time left.
Despite running on borrowed time, Dawn continued to fight alongside her friends and family and spent every second she could with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Unfortunately Dawn was taken from us too soon just 4 months later on September 03, 2018. Before passing away, she instilled in us that she wished to restart the EFF Cancer Movement after a family friend was no longer able to continue it. Dawn lived for her family and friends and wanted nothing more than to raise awareness and hope for a cure in whatever way she could.
Please join me in helping her dream come true and spreading awareness for all different types of cancer!"