About LBBC

I’m uniting with Living Beyond Breast Cancer to support people diagnosed with breast cancer at the 20th anniversary of Reach & Raise. Through the power of yoga, I will reach out and raise funds to ensure that anyone diagnosed with breast cancer has access to trusted information and community of support. No one should face breast cancer alone. Everyone should have reliable information to make the best decisions for themselves.

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In 2018, at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Over the course of the 10 months that followed, I received 8 infusions of chemotherapy, a lumpectomy, a complete axillary lymph node dissection, and 30 rounds of radiation.

I am grateful to now be almost two years out from active treatment, and cancer free. I still receive hormone therapy to reduce my risk of recurrence, see a physical therapist to manage lymphedema (swelling) in my arm caused by the surgery, and regular MRIs and mammograms to monitor any changes in my breasts.

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I received so much support from my family and friends during treatment, but am especially grateful for the community I found with Living Beyond Breast Cancer. I am currently serving as a volunteer with their Young Advocate program, learning and implementing ways I can use my skills and experience to support others through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

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Since its launch in 2001, Reach & Raise has raised more than $4 million to support those diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, Living Beyond Breast Cancer reaches over 600,000 people with their emotional, practical and evidence-based content that is meaningful to those newly diagnosed, in-treatment, post-treatment and living with metastatic disease.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer shares wisdom and connection via conferences, events, a peer-to-peer helpline and more. They are committed to creating a culture of acceptance—where sharing the diversity of the lived experience of breast cancer fosters self-advocacy and hope.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer is one of the highest ranked breast cancer charities in the United States. For 15 straight years, Living Beyond Breast Cancer has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest possible ranking for financial health and accountability.

I am proud to be supporting Living Beyond Breast Cancer and all those they support each day. Please support me with a donation today and consider joining me on Sunday, May 16 for Reach & Raise.

Personal Progress:

of Goal

$1,150 Raised

$1,000.00

Fundraising Honor Roll

Chris and Jan Budris

$250

Facebook Fundraiser

$250

Amy J Woodworth

$50

Facebook Fundraiser

$50

Steve & Lynne Royek

$50

Heather Lanier

$50

Deborah Echevarria Richter

$50

Kari and Drew Hall

$50

Facebook Fundraiser

$40

Kristine Lafferty

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Jude Miller

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Facebook Fundraiser

$25

Margaret Sarachan

Facebook Fundraiser

$20

Katie's Reach & Raise Fundraiser for Breast Cancer