At first diagnosis I spent so much time trying to take back what I thought Breast Cancer took from me - two years of my life consumed with surgeries and recovery, taking me on a path away from my life as a triathlete. I used to say Breast Cancer robbed me of my strength and endurance.  But what I've come to realize is that Breast Cancer didn't take from me.  Breast Cancer actually gave to me.  I've always had strength.  I've always been able to endure. What Breast Cancer gave to me was self-discovery and clarity of my potential. So when people ask me what keeps me moving forward when life can be so uncertain and challenging?  My response is because Breast Cancer reminded me that I can.  And so I advocate, don't wait for a life-threatening event to realize your potential.  Take care of your Total Self physically, mentally, and emotionally every day.  Get your annual screenings.  Lead a healthy lifestyle.  Be more than a survivor in this world...Be a Person on Fire!

Join me on the final weeks leading up to my last full distance race in my triathlon career - Ironman World Championships Nice, France 22Sep2024.  If you feel the same passion as I do, please consider a donation to my Prevent Cancer Foundation fundraising campaign.