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Lillian Walker Shelton, originally from Philadelphia and now living in the DC metro area, is a mental health therapist who spends her days supporting others. She’s also a devoted sister, a proud Eagles fan, and someone who finds joy in music, travel, and time with loved ones. “I really love…
When Maureen Luddy told friends about her breast cancer diagnosis, they asked what they could do to help her. Her response was always, “I’m going to be fine. If you want to do something, get a mammogram.” Diagnosed in 2019 after her annual mammogram prompted more testing, Maureen underwent treatment…
Tom Gobroski’s journey as a male breast cancer survivor and advocate for ABCD is a testament to his resilience, determination, and passion for helping others. Diagnosed in March 2015, Tom demonstrates the importance of early detection and the need for support in the face of breast cancer. Tom’s discovery of…
Since the day it was founded 25 years ago, ABCD has always been committed to Melodie Wilson Oldenburg’s founding vision: “No one should go through breast cancer alone.” This incredibly special and powerful video that debuted at ABCD’s 25th Anniversary Gala on June 15, 2024, features rarely seen footage of…
At age 31, Monique Morris noticed a lump in her right breast. A young mom who was about to marry the love of her life, Monique thought the lump might be related to breastfeeding and decided to get it checked after her honeymoon. The appointment didn’t go as planned. “I…
ABCD’s first Latina Mentor, Maria Nieves – a single mother, has lived with breast cancer for the last thirteen years. Her faith in God and ABCD have helped her through the times when the battle was not easy and giving up became her reality.
When Lori Petitti found out she had breast cancer, she felt overwhelmed. “My doctor seemed to be in a rush to make me do surgery and treatment,” says Lori, who was diagnosed in 2010. “I had so many questions that they weren’t answering.” As she processed the news, Lori attended…
As an HR professional and mother of two daughters, Teresa Gutierrez was living a busy life in the Milwaukee area. She was 39 when she felt a lump while drying off from a shower and reached out to her doctor’s office to share her concerns. “They said, ‘You’re really young,…
Concern over breast cancer awareness being limited to the month of October, resulted in a ten-year partnership between ABCD and the Marcus Corporation. Tim Smith, talks about their role in helping to build ABCD’s awareness and how important it is for someone going through breast cancer to have someone who…
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