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Susan G. Komen Announces health setbacks over the years. In 2023, plans for a dual since retired to Florida and gives back to the nursing
®
Allison Jones of Palm City has faced a series of
profession as a nursing professor at a local college.
2025 FORD Warriors In Pink hip replacement were put on hold when she received a Shae Henderson of Broward was diagnosed with
diagnosis of HER2-positive breast cancer. Overwhelmed breast cancer at age 23. Shae’s journey with breast cancer
Warriors represent North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, by the unexpected diagnosis, Allison was advised to was marked by delays and dismissals. Despite being
Boca Raton, Palm City, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Fort focus on her breast cancer treatments as the top priority. told she was too young to have breast cancer and being
Lauderdale and Broward County. Within two weeks, her treatment began. This year marks denied mammograms and referrals, she refused to give
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer her first MORE THAN PINK Walk, where she hopes up. Eventually, she found her team at Holy Cross, where
organization, is excited to announce the 2025 FORD to reclaim her strength and connect with other women, a doctor finally listened to and validated her concerns. For
Warriors in Pink. These nine women from across South finding inspiration and renewed determination through Shae, that compassionate care made all the difference—
Florida will be honored at the MORE THAN PINK Walk their shared experiences. both physically and mentally. Her advice to others: “Play
in West Palm Beach on Saturday, January 25, in addition Lucille Ciaccia of Boca Raton went in for her first an active role in the fight against cancer and draw strength
to being featured in a variety of promotional materials mammogram shortly after turning 40. However, what from those around you.”
and activities. began as a routine screening quickly escalated, and her Elizabeth Hamma of Jupiter is the market president
“Susan G. Komen Warriors in Pink represent the cancer progressed from Stage 1 to Stage 3 in a short at Hubbard Radio, a wife, mother of two adult children,
strength, resilience and determination of everyone time period. Since July 2023, Lucille has undergone a and grandma to three grandchildren. Elizabeth never
impacted by breast cancer,” said Jamie Bellamy, double mastectomy, AC-Thermotherapy and 25 rounds expected her journey with cancer to extend beyond
Development Director at Susan G. Komen. “These women of radiation. Lucille passionately encourages women supporting family members, friends and her involvement
are beacons of hope and courage, inspiring us to continue to advocate for their health. She advises, “If you’re with Komen. However, life took an unexpected turn
our work to achieve a world without breast cancer. We told a mammogram before 40 isn’t necessary, don’t be when she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Invasive Ductal
are honored to celebrate them as breast cancer Warriors discouraged. Don’t be afraid to fight for yourself!” Carcinoma. Thrust into the fight herself, she made
and join them in standing strong for every life touched Nicholle Chadwick of Boca Raton is a Registered the decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy. Now,
by this disease.” Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and mom of Elizabeth embraces her role as a breast cancer “thriver”
The Susan G. Komen 2025 Warriors In Pink Are: two. In 2022, Nicholle’s world shifted dramatically when and looks forward to continuing her advocacy with a
Kristen A. Dugan of North Palm Beach is a single she discovered a lump in her breast and was diagnosed renewed perspective.
mom of three girls. She was diagnosed with Ductal with Stage 2 Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Julie Culpepper of Fort Lauderdale began her
Carcinoma Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in Further testing revealed she was positive for the BRCA 1 journey in 2017 when her oncologist identified an atypical
January 2024. Since then, she has undergone a double genetic mutation. Nicholle has since undergone a double (precancerous) lump during a routine screening. Given
mastectomy, five months of chemotherapy and six weeks mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and IVF treatments. her family history—both her mother and sister are cancer
of radiation. On August 22, she rang the bell to conclude Through it all, her children became her driving force— survivors—and a decade-long pattern of benign biopsies,
her final chemotherapy treatment! While her experience her “why.” Nicholle encourages others to find their own she initially underwent a lumpectomy but later opted
has not been easy, she has dedicated herself to being a reason to fight, saying, “Why are we fighting? The answer for a mastectomy for peace of mind. The path, however,
role model who embraces hope, inspiration and bravery. can simply be yourself and the will to survive.” wasn’t without its challenges. Over two years, Julie
Erin M. Correa of Riviera Beach is a registered Stephanie R. Baker, RN, MSN, of Boynton Beach is faced difficulties with implant reconstructions before
nurse, wife and mother of two young sons. In 2022, Erin a Registered Nurse who teaches at Cambridge College of successfully undergoing a DIEP flap procedure. Now, a
was diagnosed with gastroparesis followed by Stage 2 Healthcare & Technology. During a routine mammogram year and a half later, she is thriving and grateful for the
Mesenteric Follicular Lymphoma and in July 2023 she 17 years ago, Stephanie’s life was turned upside down choices that have supported her health and well-being.
was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. Erin with a breast cancer diagnosis. She met brave women who The MORE THAN PINK Walk is open to the public
advocated for herself and met with multiple doctors before offered her tools to cope, make plans, dream and continue and free. Please register in advance at www.komen.org/
choosing her oncology team. By April 2024, she had with her treatments ahead. With the support of her wpbwalk. Participants are encouraged to fundraise.
completed her bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy, husband, kids, siblings, family and friends, she survived Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect
began physical therapy, and resumed her infusion therapy. and later earned her BSN and MSN in nursing. She has with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

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