Kick Can't-cer has been a resourceful tool of knowledge from holistic to conventional medicine. Tiah is my sister for life as she has such an awesome disposition and knowledge of the my disease process (breast cancer). She is such a “solid” individual that is consistent with her willingness to give back to the community in so many ways. I am grateful that she has been placed in my life through her passion with coming out and networking, along with advocating for those whom are truly underrepresented and misunderstood. Knowledge is the key and to have a foundation or person due some of the legwork for you is a blessing.

It's not always that you find a person gives a much as you do more the cause! Your blessing with with the wellness weekend has help me take a break after from the everyday life that comes becomes hard on the journey. I got to stop breathe relate release and educate myself on things that allow me to live. Thanks for your dedicated and service.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.  I reached out for support in many groups.  Many were cliques and new people were politely greeted but not truly welcome to be a part.  That has not been the case with My Breast Years Ahead.  This group seeks and shares opportunities to live life to the fullest .  Members are encouraged to gather, support, and receive blessings in the community.  We are educated and provided with knowledge which is power over the dx of cancer.  Many of the participants are young therefore the   program focus is varied. Topics including job loss, wellness, intimacy, finances, clinical trials, pharmacology, and the transitions of terminal cancer are all explored.  I believe this group  is comprehensive.  You do not find judgement, you receive much more than you give and are encouraged to share and bring others into the fold.  The atmosphere is friendly, nurturing, and real.  No candy coating , pie in the sky.  Real issues, real solutions, real areas where we can support one another.  My Breast Years are ahead! 

I learned many things from Shawn. The most important thing I learned was how to take care of your

business. For example, finishing your homework before you go hang with friends or play video games.

We also talked about taking initiative to do things without being told, like taking out the trash without my mom telling me to. While I was with him I learned what it means to dress right. While we were picking out clothes at K&G, I asked him about style he told me things that were very useful. I never knew how to coordinate my shirts and ties and that you can have fun with socks as long as they work with the suit. When you’re in school teachers always tell you to do your work and do well for your future. Most kids do. But how does that really apply you when you’re older? Handling your business is probably the most important thing, next to your family. I learned how it applies to life when I was learning what the book was about.

While we went to get the clothes, I learned what it really meant to have swagger. That it’s not walking around with your pants hanging at your knees, but knowing how to dress for how you want people to see you. There were many things that I learned while working on the photo shoot, like how to choose what shoes to wear with what outfit. He also taught me about what colors go good on a person. Most importantly I learned that you create your style, don’t let anyone else create it for you. My Style really does Matter.

I had the pleasure of meeting Tiah and being invited to join My Breast Years Ahead just one day before my last chemo treatment in April 2017! I was ecstatic that day to say the least but I couldn’t help but wish I had met her sooner. Nevertheless, I still have a long journey ahead. In spite of surgical complications having occurred after meeting Tiah that have set my recovery back many months, I’ve been constantly encouraged to “Live My Breast Life” through resources, information and events that I have had the pleasure to participating in as a result of being a part of My Breast Years Ahead. Being in the company of other women like myself, who have been there, done that, or even may be in the midst like myself is invaluable. No one knows better than someone who’s walked in your shoes. Meeting others like myself, with the spirit of warriors, who not only have a will to survive but thrive has been the greatest gift. I’ve been so inspired by Tiah’s efforts that I’m volunteering and paying it forward to others as much as I can. I may have been diagnosed with can’tcer but it definitely does not have me!