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Good Works from page 4 by the unexpected diagnosis, Allison was advised to a doctor finally listened to and validated her concerns. For
focus on her breast cancer treatments as the top priority. Shae, that compassionate care made all the difference—
Susan G. Komen Announces Within two weeks, her treatment began. This year marks both physically and mentally. Her advice to others: “Play
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her first MORE THAN PINK Walk, where she hopes
an active role in the fight against cancer and draw strength
2025 FORD Warriors In Pink to reclaim her strength and connect with other women, from those around you.”
finding inspiration and renewed determination through Elizabeth Hamma of Jupiter is the market president at
Warriors represent North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, their shared experiences. Hubbard Radio, a wife, mother of two adult children, and
Boca Raton, Palm City, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Fort Lucille Ciaccia of Boca Raton went in for her first grandma to three grandchildren. Elizabeth never expected
Lauderdale and Broward County. mammogram shortly after turning 40. However, what her journey with cancer to extend beyond supporting
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer began as a routine screening quickly escalated, and her family members, friends and her involvement with
organization, is excited to announce the 2025 FORD Warriors cancer progressed from Stage 1 to Stage 3 in a short Komen. However, life took an unexpected turn when she
in Pink. These nine women from across South Florida will time period. Since July 2023, Lucille has undergone a was diagnosed with Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.
be honored at the MORE THAN PINK Walk in West Palm double mastectomy, AC-Thermotherapy and 25 rounds Thrust into the fight herself, she made the decision to
Beach on Saturday, January 25, in addition to being featured of radiation. Lucille passionately encourages women undergo a bilateral mastectomy. Now, Elizabeth embraces
in a variety of promotional materials and activities. to advocate for their health. She advises, “If you’re her role as a breast cancer “thriver” and looks forward to
“Susan G. Komen Warriors in Pink represent the strength, told a mammogram before 40 isn’t necessary, don’t be continuing her advocacy with a renewed perspective.
resilience and determination of everyone impacted by breast discouraged. Don’t be afraid to fight for yourself!” Julie Culpepper of Fort Lauderdale began her
cancer,” said Jamie Bellamy, Development Director at Susan Nicholle Chadwick of Boca Raton is a Registered journey in 2017 when her oncologist identified an atypical
G. Komen. “These women are beacons of hope and courage, Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and mom of (precancerous) lump during a routine screening. Given
inspiring us to continue our work to achieve a world without two. In 2022, Nicholle’s world shifted dramatically when her family history—both her mother and sister are cancer
breast cancer. We are honored to celebrate them as breast she discovered a lump in her breast and was diagnosed survivors—and a decade-long pattern of benign biopsies,
cancer Warriors and join them in standing strong for every with Stage 2 Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. she initially underwent a lumpectomy but later opted
life touched by this disease.” Further testing revealed she was positive for the BRCA 1 for a mastectomy for peace of mind. The path, however,
The Susan G. Komen 2025 Warriors In Pink Are: genetic mutation. Nicholle has since undergone a double wasn’t without its challenges. Over two years, Julie faced
Kristen A. Dugan of North Palm Beach is a single mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and IVF treatments. difficulties with implant reconstructions before successfully
mom of three girls. She was diagnosed with Ductal Through it all, her children became her driving force— undergoing a DIEP flap procedure. Now, a year and a half
Carcinoma Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in her “why.” Nicholle encourages others to find their own later, she is thriving and grateful for the choices that have
January 2024. Since then, she has undergone a double reason to fight, saying, “Why are we fighting? The answer supported her health and well-being.
mastectomy, five months of chemotherapy and six weeks can simply be yourself and the will to survive.” The MORE THAN PINK Walk is open to the public
of radiation. On August 22, she rang the bell to conclude Stephanie R. Baker, RN, MSN, of Boynton Beach is and free. Please register in advance at www.komen.org/
her final chemotherapy treatment! While her experience a Registered Nurse who teaches at Cambridge College of wpbwalk. Participants are encouraged to fundraise.
has not been easy, she has dedicated herself to being a Healthcare & Technology. During a routine mammogram Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect
role model who embraces hope, inspiration and bravery. 17 years ago, Stephanie’s life was turned upside down with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
Erin M. Correa of Riviera Beach is a registered with a breast cancer diagnosis. She met brave women who
nurse, wife and mother of two young sons. In 2022, Erin offered her tools to cope, make plans, dream and continue
was diagnosed with gastroparesis followed by Stage 2 with her treatments ahead. With the support of her
Mesenteric Follicular Lymphoma and in July 2023 she husband, kids, siblings, family and friends, she survived
was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. Erin and later earned her BSN and MSN in nursing. She has
advocated for herself and met with multiple doctors before since retired to Florida and gives back to the nursing
choosing her oncology team. By April 2024, she had profession as a nursing professor at a local college.
completed her bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy, Shae Henderson of Broward was diagnosed with
began physical therapy, and resumed her infusion therapy. breast cancer at age 23. Shae’s journey with breast cancer
Allison Jones of Palm City has faced a series of was marked by delays and dismissals. Despite being
health setbacks over the years. In 2023, plans for a dual told she was too young to have breast cancer and being

hip replacement were put on hold when she received a denied mammograms and referrals, she refused to give
diagnosis of HER2-positive breast cancer. Overwhelmed up. Eventually, she found her team at Holy Cross, where

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