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For participating in #LightUpMBC Color Fun Run

Our story…

I was diagnosed with MBC in 2020. I had back pain and X-rays showed spots in lumbar/pelvic areas. I was referred to an oncologist-and received a diagnosis of MBC, despite years of negative mammograms. METAvivor provides opportunities to make personal connections, make our voices heard, and financial contributions to advance research. I have learned through METAvivor that science, family, friends, & community support, some humor, and a bit of stubborn optimism are key to living with MBC. Please donate if you can- all money goes to research, with hope of new medications on the horizon soon.

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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. 

Team members

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 20 Anonymous $528.35
May 20 Heidi & Carroll Cook Love you, Jenny and Jeff! Undisclosed amount
May 19 Al and Jolie We love you, Jenny! Undisclosed amount
May 18 Tara & Jim Jacobus $264.60
May 18 Gerry Beatty Keep fighting Jenny! We’re with you! $53.60
May 18 Gerry Beatty You got this Jenny. Love you! $53.60
May 18 Pierpont Family Run Jenny Run! Your hope and positivity goes a long way. Have an amazing day:) $106.35
May 16 Anonymous $264.60
May 02 Marita Dowell Love my wonderful friends. You are an inspiration to all who know you. $264.60
May 02 Anonymous Love your great attitude, Jenny!! Praying for a cure! Undisclosed amount