Stephanie – Citra, FL

Tell us a fun fact about yourself that has nothing to do with cancer.

I’m a total Tinkerbell freak, I also breed Siberian Huskies.

What brought you hope as you faced cancer?

My family, I have amazing kids who supported me all the way.

How do you live life over cancer?

Spending time with my family, helping others with BC find ways to help fight.

How did you become connected with Hope Scarves? Whether you received, sent or donated a Hope Scarf, what did this experience mean to you?

I met Lara at the YSC SUMMIT and shared my story, sharing my story helped me to open up to others.

What do you wish other people knew about Hope Scarves?

How wonderful you guys are and how sharing their own story can help others.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about sending a Hope Scarf to a friend facing cancer?

That in doing so you are giving someone hope and letting them know they are not alone.

What is one of your dreams or goals for the future?

Spend as much time with my mom who has Metastatic breast cancer as I can.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Live today as if it were your last.

If your friends or family had to describe you in a couple of words, what would those be?

Crazy in a good way, caring, giving, and outgoing.

Please share something you learned facing cancer.

That everyone wants to help but don’t know how.