PINK Revolution

Some very sad news to share. I’ve waited a week to post this to give the family some time to grieve. RIP Bob Quinlan, you were loved by so many 💔

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Allie Whitenett thrives in her bc recovery and her kids play a supporting role💞 We love this!!!!

Recently, we said farewell to some awesome College of the Holy Cross students who were the co-chairs of HC for a Cure. Before they left, they presented us with a check for $11,626 for the UMass Memorial Comprehensive Breast Center.
These are special humans who take the time to make a difference in our community💞🙏

From cofounder Rebecca Soulliere:

📣 Today marks SIXTEEN years - yes, you read that right, 16 years of being “re-alive” after finishing my chemo for TNBC.

❓What’s the big deal about a “chemoversary” and why do I celebrate it every year?

😰 When faced with an aggressive form of cancer while young, you simply don’t know if you are going to live or die. Despite chemo + medical treatment.

😱 When faced with an aggressive form of cancer that has a high recurrence rate, that uncertainty is much heavier and worrisome.

Here’s some of the “big deal”:

🥳 It’s like a whole new birthday - the day you count as that second chance, being “born” again, the chance to make every year chock full of memories and milestones and adventures and love.

❤️ It means the milestones I begged for during treatment have had the luxury of time and me still being here to experience said milestones. For example, I begged the universe to let me see my kids graduate high school during my dark days….I am now 2 for 3, with my precious chemo baby about to become a JUNIOR in HS. I begged the universe to let me see my kids graduate college…also 2 for 3. I begged the universe to let me see my kids get married…we have the first one later this year. I get to be MOM - when I feared my kids would be left without one and dad would have a greater responsibility that he signed up for. And a 28 year wedding anniversary recently!

🩷 It means for my fellow pink sisters, both in active treatment or survivorship, they have inspiration and hope - that if I’m surviving and thriving at 16 years out, they have a very real chance too!

💛 It means my medical team, many of which I’m friends with - wait, family with - get to know their hard work in the cancer field and their gentle, loving care has successfully kept me ALIVE. Without it and them, I would NOT be here. They loved me through my darkest times.

🤪 Yes, I live a big and loud life - unapologetically - but it’s simply because I CAN and I SHOULD since I’m eternally grateful for this date circling around sixteen years later.

❣️ I appreciate everyone who has gotten me here today with friendship, care, and love.

🤗 Now go hug your loved ones and live a BIG life, I insist.

Photos from last week's PINK, Lighting the Way event. We were happy to have it again after 4 and a half years. It will go back to October in 2025. A BIG thank you to Kill The Ball Media for doing a great job with photos.

We had a great crew a The Hanover Theatre tonight to help us set up for PINK, Lighting the Way. Thank you Team!

A BIG shoutout to Kill The Ball Media, sponsor of PINK, Lighting the Way and taking pictures at this year's event.

PINK, Lighting the Way for Women's Cancers is Thursday May 2nd at the The Hanover Theatre. We have a great program and some fun entertainment by Grammy award winning performers. There is no charge for admission but you need to register. support.umassmemorial.org/PINK

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PINK, Lighting the Way for Women's Cancers is back at the Hanover Theatre on May 2nd!. There is no charge to attend but you need to register by using the code or at: support.umassmemorial.org/PINK

FACT: We need to know how our bodies look and feel so it can help us identify any changes or abnormalities, such as a new lump, any discharge or changes in appearance. The best way to keep track is to check yourself monthly. Any changes should be reported to your healthcare provider right away!

Surprise announcement coming soon!