October 1st, 2009 . Comments Off on Nancy Marshall – Survivor
I AM A SURVIVOR!!
“Another Survivor’s Story“
I’m a nurse at a breast surgeon’s office in Las Vegas. I’ve been there 9 years, I had my annual mammogram. It showed microcalcifications left breast need a biosy. The doctor didn’t think any thing of them they didn’t look malignant, but I still needed a biopsy. The doctor said “You know your mother dying of breast cancer at 46 really puts you in a high risk group.” I knew I needed an MRI. So, I got the MRI and low and behold a spiculated lesion 1.5 cm shows up in the right breast, and needs a biopsy.
I just started riding alone and l love every minute of life!
I've never felt better. Had it not been for the MRI, I would of gone another year thinking the right breast was okay.
The doctor does an ultrasound and another exam feels nothing. I got the biopsy left breast fibroadenoma, right breast ductal carcinoma in situ. I go for a partial mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy. They find a 3 cm invasive ductal cancer already spread to a lymph node. I did chemo and 33 treatments of radiation, go on the anti -estrogen pill for 5 years, (Arimadex) and now its been 1 year – 9 months.
“I’ll tell ya there was an angel sitting on my shoulder that day.”
October 24th, 2008 . Comments Off on 2008 DFAC Check Presentation
Three years later, over 21,000 miles ridden and just over $110,000.00 raised for Breast Cancer Research – – Divas For A Cure is still dedicated to the mission.
On Saturday, October 25, 2008, Divas For A Cure accompanied by the NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Family, Friends & DFAC Supporters presented a check to Bill Alexander of M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center for $35,000.00 at the Harley-Davidson of Ocean County dealership in Lakewood, NJ.
The proceeds from this years’ run will be dedicated solely to Breast Cancer Research. This is a small token but a big commitment in the huge struggle for many of us who continue to be plagued with health issues as a result of the fight. Cancer does not discriminate – – but we have made many strives and many of us are still here as a result of the advances and developments of new technology, treatments and medicines developed from research. Countless lives will be saved also as a result of early detection.
Elaine Thomas “Hunter” a member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Poconos Chapter said it best, “We want a cure in our lifetime!”
Elaine “Hunter” Thomas (2008 DFAC Diva Rider) and Les “Chase” Thomas (2008 DFAC Chase Vehicle Driver) drove in from the Poconos. Michelle “Queen of Hearts (2008 DFAC Diva Rider) & Anthony “Joker” Hampton flew in from Atlantato celebrate with us. John “Morphius” Tucker and his wife drove in to represent from the Central Virginia Buffalo Soldiers Chapter. Karina Jaramillo-Saa, Manager, Market Outreach at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee Corporate Headquarters joined us as well. Thomas “TC” Costley, National President (2008 DFAC RoadCaptain) represented on behalf of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club. Nate Gundy, President of the New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers accompanied by 20+ members and associates represented as only real SOLDIERS do.
A special thank you goes out to Asa Murray, owner of the Harley-Davidson of Ocean County dealership for hosting the 2008 Divas For A Cure Check Presentation.
Since the struggle is not over – we have made a commitment to continue a good fight until there is a cure. We hope you will join us in 2009.
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2008 DFAC BREAST CANCER MOTORCYCLE RUN
TRAVEL FROM NEW JERSEY TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCY, TO COLUMBUS, OHIO TO MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN TO ONTARIO PROVINCE, CANADA TO NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA/ NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TO NEW JERSEY TO THE NATIONAL BIKERS ROUND-UP IN GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA TO ATLANTA AND BACK TO NEW JERSEY. TOTAL MILEAGE: APPROX: 6000
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH – MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH TOTAL: 22 DAYS
July 16th, 2008 . Comments Off on Divas For A Cure Featured on Comcast Newmakers
Jan Emanuel-Costley, Founder & President of Divas For A Cure is featured on Comcast Newmakers. Every year Jan Emanuel-Costley and a group of dedicated women riders take a journey on motorcycle promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and raising funds for Breast Cancer Research.
The Real Divas Ride “RDR” and the Divas For A Cure “DFAC” logo is propriatery property of Real Divas Ride. Use of "RDR" and the "DFAC" Name or Logo for fundraising without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
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