Cassie

You may have met Cassie at last year’s Kickin Cancer with her long-time boyfriend, Momodou Barrow. Here is Cassie in her own words:

Cancer is not necessarily what you see in the movies. It’s not glamorous; it’s gritty. But here’s the side of it you don’t see in movies: the choices you can make.

Take control of your own health. Be willing to "unlearn" what you have "known" your entire life. Do your own research. Pick a rabbit hole and go down it!! You don't have to go down them all. But choose one. Educate yourself. Advocate for yourself. Because no one will advocate harder for you!

Ask questions. Ask them again. Ask until the answers make sense to you! Know that it’s okay to think differently than others if something doesn't sit right with you. Know that you are making the best decisions you can and give yourself grace.

Life will always be life-ing! Life doesn't stop for anyone or any diagnosis. You may not always be able to make the "best" decision, but you can always make the "better than" decision. Learn as much as you can and make the small changes. Because eventually these small changes become big changes. And the small things you advocate for in your life become the big things!

No matter what happens in your life, you will know you advocated for yourself and you can do this. You are never alone! 

We can’t wait to support Cassie’s journey April 25-27 at Dick’s Sporting Goods.