"I keep her memory alive everyday through these walks." Meet Donna, who walks as a constant reminder of her sister's struggle, and ultimately losing battle with breast cancer 12 years ago. This is her story.
"We need to be proactive for ourselves, for our health." Meet Ellen, who is proudly walking for breast cancer awareness for the first time, in memory of her mother, who lost her struggle with the disease 20 years ago. Her words provide a powerful reminder that breast cancer's sphere of influence spreads far and wide, affecting all those close to the center; this is her story.
"I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor, and I am in it to end it." Meet Eloise, program director for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, who walks each year as a reminder of her decisive journey with breast cancer. She walks to prove to others that a breast cancer diagnosis has the power to change lives for the better, provide hope, and prove that love really can and really does conquer all; this is her story.
"I think that human contact is what makes us all come together." Meet Jackie and Craig, two friends, who through their love and support for one another, have decided to walk each year in support of breast cancer awareness; proving that a good friend is the one that stands beside you no matter the circumstance. This is their story.
"We are both physicians and we are in it to end it," so says sisters and breast cancer awareness advocates, Jayme and Risa Weiner. Driven by their conjoined fear of the power of family history, and their desire to find a cure, they walk as an inspiration for their mother and women everywhere; this is their story.
"Are you going to let it take you over or are you going to walk forward?" In Judy's case, after hearing her surgeon break the news of her malignant tumor, she decided that come hell or high water she would keep moving forward. This is her story.
"Close the book on breast cancer," this is the hope of Meg, mother, performer, and breast cancer survivor. She walks to never forget the anguish that she felt, upon receiving her surprising, breast cancer diagnosis, but her courage, determination, and her sons carry her through each day; this is her story.
"When I first found out that I had beast cancer I could barely speak." Meet Naku, a woman currently living with breast cancer, who is not afraid to tell anyone who asks, just how frightening the initial diagnosis is, but her constant support for AVON Walk is a testament to any woman struggling with a recent diagnosis; this is her story.
"Cancer will not beat us, we will beat cancer." Meet Reid, who despite being in crutches, continues to walk in memory of his wife, Ellicia, as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; this is his story.
"Live everyday, thank God every day because without him, we cannot do this." Meet Vicky, who is currently in remission from breast cancer. Although her condition has hindered her from walking, it has not hindered her spirit, or her will to walk for breast cancer awareness; this is her story.
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