Breast cancer survivors, supporters and volunteers are in for a surprise with a relaxing getaway.
SAN DIEGO — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Monday many breast cancer survivors, supporters and volunteers had the chance to relax along the water during a surprise getaway."The diagnosis was," Schaeffer pauses,"it turned my world upside down. I felt lost, and confused."
Now, she is cancer free at 55-years-old. For over the past two decades, she’s been a volunteer and advocate for"I raised $28,000 and I was the number one fundraiser," Schaeffer laughs as she shows the #1 on the back of her shirt."It's all about smiles. We are cruising around with a smile to bring back happiness and joy and remind them what they're fighting for," said Chris Durrant, General Manager for"My sister's name was Sandra Lopez.
"I answered the call at work when her doctor said she had breast cancer," said advocate, Yvonne Houston, when describing an associate who received the dreadful diagnosis. "I celebrate every day and there are days where I'm human and get down, but it's such a beautiful day, so I'm going to be present," she smiles.
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