I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 just before my 40th birthday. Thankfully, it was caught early. I had 2 surgeries but didn’t have to have any radiation or chemotherapy treatment. This was challenging with 3 young children to care for, but I was very fortunate to have a supportive family and wonderful friends who helped me in many ways.
I participated in my first Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure in October of that year and every year since. I found it inspiring, uplifting and lots of fun. I had originally decided to not participate this year because I was recovering from reconstructive surgery, until I attended a Survivors photo shoot in my community. There was a lady there who had obviously had surgery very recently because she had 2 drainage bags tucked in her front pockets. I decided then and there that if she could do it, so could I.
One week after I registered, I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. This is disappointing, but it has increased my determination to do my best for a cause which has touched me and my family so personally. My husband and 3 children will be joining me this year and I hope we can do our little part to make a difference.Â
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Sincerely,
Julia Wormington
Whitby, ON
I have supported the CIBC Run For The Cure for many years by purchasing items in the bank, sponsoring a friend etc. Avon has also been a source to purchase items …this year it’s a really nice change purse.
My mom who will be 86 in Nov-08 is a Breast Cancer Survivor of 5 yrs…several of my aunts had breast cancer.
Since I’ve been following Julia’s blog, I did NOT realize how many YOUNG women had breast cancer, let alone a second occurrence of this disease.
YES, we do need a cure.
Positive thoughts & energies to you Julia, & your families!
B