Meet Heather: Gateway to Hope Recipient
As a busy mom, the last thing on Heather’s mind was the possibility of breast cancer. Scheduling her first mammogram when she turned 40 was simply the right thing to do to take care of herself. After that very first mammogram, when she was diagnosed with cancer,...
Meet Melissa: Gateway to Hope Recipient
Diagnosed in 2016, Melissa remembers her first chemotherapy treatment was the same day as her daughter’s first day of first grade. She knew it was important for her to create stability for her two kids. Cancer threatened to steal my joy. However, my faith, friends,...
Meet Minette: Gateway to Hope Recipient
Minette was diagnosed with stage III cancer in both breasts at age 55. This single mother had to leave her job because she was too weak to work, but needed to maintain her insurance in order to afford her care. That’s what ultimately led her to Gateway to Hope....
Meet Lauren: Gateway to Hope Recipient
It began with a self-exam for Lauren. She would quickly realize what a full-time job her breast cancer treatment would be. On top of home-schooling her two young children, her calendar quickly filled with countless appointments. Your world is flipped upside down....