Meet Our Ultimate Warrior Blanket Recipients 3/30/13
We would like to wish everyone a blessed spring season and pray that it brings a renewed sense of hope to your lives. Continue to spread the word about the Pink Warriors and be sure to nominate anyone you know who may be battling.
Ali, who resides in Virginia, was recently diagnosed with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Due to proximity and depth of invasive cancer to her chest cavity/fascia, she recently had surgery and will now undergo radiation. She has two young children and married her college sweetheart. Ali has an amazing support system of family and friends but could always use an extra something to show that there are many others who are also in her corner supporting her fight.
Maria is currently battling breast cancer along with a blood disorder and gout on a regular basis. She is a foster mom in addition to having her own daughter. She always puts her children before herself and continues to work through these illnesses. Her friend Nancy describes Maria as a great mom and great friend. She is has always proven to be strong and we all know she will win this war with cancer.
Ann was first diagnosed with cancer in 2006. She fought and won that battle. Since then, she has been diagnosed again in 2008, 2010, and again in 2012. She has undergone extensive surgeries and chemo therapies with each diagnosis. She made a decision to never give up. Never is she pouting, upset, or feeling sorry for herself. She, instead, shows courage and bravery and promises everyone she will fight as hard as she can. Ann is often the center of attention, but never because she is sick. Rather it is because the beauty and love she exudes is that which everyone wants to be around. Her friend Kathleen nominated Ann for a blanket saying, "As Ann continues her treatments it would be great to let her know how much she inspires all of us. It would also help her to know how much people care about her and other cancer survivors."
Maria is an elementary school learning support teacher who has was diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in February. She recently had a lumpectomy and had an appointment with an oncologist today. Maria is a sweet woman who is soft spoken and kind to everyone. She has already started to read about how she can change her lifestyle by eating healthier and exercising more in an attempt to keep her body cancer free forever! Maria has been given a blanket early in her journey so that she may know we are all here along the way.
Linda has fought a brave fight for quite some time now against this terrible disease. The doctors have told her there is nothing else they can do and she has little time left. She is a devoted grandmother to our grandchildren, a beloved mother and wife and a friend to many. Her loss will be felt by her family as well as many in her community. Her friend nominated Linda saying, "I have been at a loss of what to do for her and this beautiful blanket so lovingly created seems like the perfect thing. She will be wrapped in it's love as she will be in the arms of God."
Teri, a teacher from Nevada, was diagnosed 12 years ago with inflammatory breast cancer. She has been through chemo, surgery, and radiation and 5 years later found out her cancer metastasized in her bones and most recently has spread to her lungs. Teri is a single mom raising a handicapped child all the while battling cancer. For several years, her daughter who is now in college, has been her only caregiver. Last year the cancer began to progress fast and Teri was put on a strong chemo which made it very difficult for her to continue teaching. She filed for a disability retirement and because her pension was going to be very small, she moved in with her long time friend Terri and her husband. Terri, who nominated Teri said, "I have watched her struggle from day to day with the pain and the chemo. Some days are good for her and others are hard but she always has a smile on and continues to fight this illness even when it seems impossible. In my eyes she is a true survivor.”
Rose has metastasized breast cancer and is in Stage IV. Rose has been battling this cancer since 1999, and never did i ever hear her complain. Rose is married to a wonderful man, Joe, and has two sons, Joseph and Christopher. Her friend Agnes said "I would love if Rose could receive a blanket to show her how much she is loved by all of the friends she has come in contact with over the years.” Her coworkers never saw her without a smile; even in her darkest days of finding out her diagnosis. Rose has through the midst of all of this, volunteered for the American Cancer Society and the Chemo Angel organization. It is time she feels the love she gives to so many.
