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Cassie’s Cancer Crusaders
Total raised: $3,376.20
Goal: $1,000.00
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Welcome to my page and thank you for reading my story. I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in January of 2020. After an extensive surgery, physical therapy and radiation, I was considered to be cancer free.
Three months later, however, a follow up scan showed a new “spot” in my liver. I had a quarter of my liver removed during the biopsy procedure and spent 3 nights in the hospital recovering. The results showed the cancer had returned and I was officially diagnosed with stage IV/metastatic breast cancer (MBC). I was devastated and in shock to learn not only was there was no cure for this late stage cancer, but only 30% of patients live longer than 5 years. It was an unimaginable reality that I had to come to terms with.
Since that diagnosis over 5 years ago, the cancer spread to my spine, I have undergone more radiation, countless CT scans, MRIs, reconstruction surgeries, monthly bloodwork and oncology visits and over 65 cycles of a clinical trial medication that was FDA approved in 2024.
The side effects from these medications have caused severe osteoporosis and most recently, fractures in a vertebrae and two ribs. I underwent a procedure in the Fall called Kyphoplasty, to stabilize the vertebrae.
I am thankful every single day that the treatment protocol has kept me alive this long. At the same time, I grieve daily for all of the many women I have met and connected with on this journey, who are no longer with us. It is heartbreaking that their lives were cut short, they deserve to be here with their loved ones.
I cannot change my reality, or bring my friends back , but I CAN continue to raise awareness for this disease. I CAN continue to help raise funds that go directly towards life saving research. I CAN continue to hope and pray for a cure.
Thank you for all of the continued support, prayers and contributions over these last several years. I am forever grateful for your love, friendship and kindness. 🩷🩵💚
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WHAT IS #LightUpMBC ?
#LightUpMBC is a global landmark campaign designed to shine a light on the importance of critical funding for Stage 4 Breast Cancer Research. #LightUpMBC will create significant impact during its 4th annual campaign on October 13th, Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, when over 225 iconic landmarks across the globe illuminate in the MBC awareness colors of green, teal and pink. This will culminate with #LightUpMBC Live, a virtual broadcast the evening of 10/13, that will take viewers across the world to hear from musical entertainers and MBC patients who will share their personal stories in front of illuminated landmarks in their cities. All funds raised benefit METAvivor Research and Support, a 501c3 non-profit founded by MBC patients in 2009 to fund critical research that will lead to advances in treatment options, quality of life and survival for patients diagnosed with MBC.
For details on past grants funded by METAvivor, inspiration behind the campaign, and more information on MBC, please visit our state page.
TAKE ACTION TODAY
Follow @LightUpMBC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay connected to our campaign!
Use #LightUpMBC and #METAvivor tags in all social posts to help raise awareness.
Support METAvivor Research and Support by making a donation through this page and be sure to share with friends!
Thank you!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13 | Freedom Bank | $100.00 |
| Mar 13 | Jimmy and Maria Lugo | $528.35 |
| Mar 10 | Yvonne | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 10 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 10 | Anonymous | $250.00 |
| Mar 09 | Janna Hembrough | $106.35 |
| Mar 09 | Mariela Pineda | $27.23 |
| Mar 06 | Karen Walters | $264.60 |
