When I log in to the email account that receives our donation notifications, I never know what to expect. I’m often astounded by people’s generosity. More often, however, I uncover the story of another family tragedy.
Barb is a long time METAvivor supporter and has raised thousands of dollars for research. Read about her successful events and creative fundraising techniques! Thank you Barb!
Kelsey is the daughter of METAvivor co-founder Karen Presswood. She has been a METAvivor volunteer for several years and was in charge of the METAvivor – Merendino Gallery Exhibition in Washington DC in 2013.
This essay was written by CJ (Dian) Corneliussen-James in June 2008 for National Cancer Survivors’ Day local celebrations in Annapolis MD and was updated September 2010. Intended to inform the public, it was rejected by public media at the time.
We need to talk about metastatic breast cancer not just during October, but all year long. And all of us who are willing and able need to do it. We need to keep being ‘loud’; in fact, we need to get even louder.