After watching my mom go through Stage 3 Breast Cancer with months of chemo, radiation, and surgeries, I realized how important it is for people to be proactive about early prevention by doing weekly self exams in order to catch breast cancer in the early stages .  

The past 10 years, I have branded myself around the color #PinkWithAPurpose, to help remind people to do those weekly self-exams, as well as celebrate and empower survivors and support those affected by cancer in any way.  

God truly worked some miracles for my family, and my mom is still with us. However, she fights the after-affects of cancer of every single day. My mom will forever be a part of the Immunocompromised Community because of the amount of damage done to her body from the treatments. She will be on medication for the rest of her life for many reasons, including a damaged thyroid from the radiation treatments and hormone suppressants to keep the cancer from returning.

My mom’s daily struggles are what fuel my passion for cancer awareness, and I jump at every opportunity I have to share our story and remind people about the power of prevention.

I have given speeches for events of all kinds, such as the Pink Glow Party with the Asbury Theological Seminary Fitness Center. I have volunteered at events like the Pink Prom and Pearls and Pumps in Louisville, Kentucky. I have also performed at numerous Cancer events such as Cancer Survivors Dinners and Banquettes.

July of 2019, I gave a speech for the Unveiling Ceremony for the Triple Crown Concrete Breast Cancer Awareness Trucks. “Triple Crown Concrete, (a division of Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC) and Baptist Health Corbin are partnering to raise awareness for breast cancer and making a splash in the surrounding counties with Triple Crown’s newly painted pink trucks. For every yard of concrete delivered by one of their 3 new pink trucks, Triple Crown Concrete is donating a percentage of sales directly to the hospital. With these proceeds and other fund-raising initiatives, Baptist Health Corbin plans to purchase an additional 3D or tomosynthesis mammography unit, which costs around $500,000. This unit is typically referred to as a “diagnostic mammogram.” Studies have shown that 3D mammograms reduce the need for additional imaging and increases the number of cancers detected during screening.” 

Five years later, after years of dreaming and months of hard work, I am proud to say that I am the proud owner of Pink Pants Friday, LLC, my brand, business, and social impact initiative centered around Pink and Cancer Awareness through the arts, with my original graphic designs and visual art. Every design will offered in pink with the purpose of raising awareness.

#PinkPantsFriday and Cancer Awareness are a part of my every day life. Raising Breast Cancer Awareness and supporting survivors and fighters are my life’s mission. When you #ThinkPink, think of me.