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Our story…

In 2020, I had a routine mammogram, which showed a spot in my breast. I needed a biopsy and it was confirmed as stage 2 breast cancer. I underwent a double mastectomy. Four months after my last radiation session, a swollen gland in my neck led to more scans and a liver biopsy-and the discovery that my cancer returned. My new diagnosis was MBC. I have since had progression to my spine and am on my 2nd treatment. This is not the life I ever imagined, but until there is a cure, this is the life I will fight for and continue to raise awareness to help the thousands of others on this same journey.

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ABOUT METASTATIC BREAST CANCER

Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is stage 4 breast cancer, for which there is no cure. Globally, more than 685,000 people die each year from MBC, with more than 43,000 dying each year in the U.S. alone (115 per day). Metastatic breast cancer spreads mostly to the bones, liver, lungs, and brain, causing MBC patients to be in treatment for the rest of their lives—with only 22 percent of MBC patients in the U.S. living longer than five years. Approximately 30 percent of early-stage breast cancers recur as stage 4 MBC. While 98 percent of all breast-cancer-related deaths are from MBC, less than 5 percent of overall breast-cancer funding is currently allocated to researching metastatic breast cancer.

METAvivor is the only organization that puts 100 percent of donations toward finding a cure. This is absolutely amazing, and this year METAVivor, through donations and fundraising events such as this, has been able to award over $5.7 million in research grants. We are extremely passionate about raising money for this cause and truly thank you for helping save lives by participating in or fundraising for this event. 

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 17 John Cl $106.35
May 17 Liz wolf $53.60
May 17 Samuels Family Stay strong and fight the good fight!!! $211.85
May 16 Jenn Gabrielli $53.60
May 16 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 16 Jaci Solaas Many prayers go out to you, Cassie. $106.35
May 15 Penny Toth Undisclosed amount
May 15 Helen Boyadjian Cassie, your Strength and Grace constantly inspires and reassures us all - You Got This! - with Love and support always❤️ Undisclosed amount
May 14 Nancy Cassidy Undisclosed amount
May 12 Anonymous $106.35