My name is Laurel Lawshae, and I am 59 years old. I’m a professional violinist, and I’ve spent my life surrounded by music, creativity, and curiosity. I am passionate about many things, but most of all about learning. I love discovering something new and expanding my understanding of the world. I’m passionate about music, the […]

My name is Sherroll Reese, and I am 44 years old. I’m retired now, and one of my greatest passions is fitness. It has taught me discipline, resilience, and how to keep moving forward, even when life tries to slow me down. My journey with breast cancer began when I was just twenty-six. I was […]

My name is Linda Nichols, and I am 60 years old. Over the years, I have been an educator, a ministry leader, and now I lead Prayer For Husbands, a monthly call for wives to pray for their marriages and families. I also serve as Chaplain for an electronic parliamentarian unit. Every path I’ve walked […]

Hi, I’m Deahni. I’m 49, and I’ve worn many hats in my lifetime. I’ve been a children’s dance and gymnastics teacher, a photographer, and a media manager. Each role has been a way for me to express myself and connect with others. These days, I’m learning to slow down, to savor time with my family, […]

My Journey with Breast Cancer My journey began in 2003, but it took a turn for the worse in 2010 when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. I wish I could go back in time and share a piece of advice with my past self: find a support group. Back when I was first […]

Hello, dear readers! I am Orquidea Garcia, and I want to share my story with you. I’m a mother of four and a dedicated teacher. Life had always been a beautiful dance of balancing these roles until an unexpected twist came my way in June 2022 – I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that […]

Hey there, dear readers. Today, I want to share a deeply personal journey with you – my experience with breast cancer. As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it feels like the perfect time to open up and share my story. A Family’s History Breast cancer has cast a long shadow over my family. My […]

Stage 2b Triple Negative Breast Cancer I am a mother and a Consumer Experience Designer for Memorial Hermann Health System. Creativity is my passion, which has always driven me personally and professionally. But life threw a curveball at me in June 2023 when I was diagnosed with Stage 2b Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Always get […]

As a Director and Project Manager, my life has always been about managing deadlines, budgets, and teams. But, as I stood before the camera for this photoshoot, I reflected on the journey that brought me here. This photoshoot represents more than just a moment in time; it’s a testament to my resilience and the lessons […]

Tell us more about what you do! I am an Executive Assistant.   What are you passionate about? Family! When were you diagnosed, and what was your diagnosis? I was diagnosed in 2006 with Metastatic Breast Cancer, De Novo   What advice do you wish you had known and would give another woman that has […]