Our Story
We are a mother-daughter team fighting breast cancer and winning. We were diagnosed in 2022, each receiving a diagnosis of a different type of breast cancer within 100 days of the other. In good health, we were stunned by our diagnoses.
Photo credit: Michael Derr
The impact of breast cancer on individuals and families is enormous and high-caliber treatment often requires significant travel. The availability and visibility of breast cancer precision medicine in Rhode Island are crucial on many levels. We know this firsthand and feel fortunate to be successfully and compassionately treated at the Lifespan Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Center. We are outdoor enthusiasts and sea kayakers, and invite you to participate in the 2nd annual Paddle for Progress RI community event with 100% of every dollar raised benefiting breast cancer research in RI.