Our story…
In Memory of Jenny Kalajian
1954 - 2024
Forever in our Hearts
Please join us to walk in memory of Jenny on May 31st or make a donation through this page to support. She always enjoyed being part of this event. We know that research is the only path to a cure for breast cancer.
As told by Jenny, here is her story.
I was diagnosed with MBC in August of 2020. I am an Adventurer, hiker, rock scrambler, gardener, paddle-boarder, Physical Therapist, loving wife, mother, & friend.
My diagnosis was a (unwelcome) surprise. I had some unresolved back pain that I attributed to lugging my paddleboard....X-rays showed spots in lumbar/pelvic areas. I was referred to an oncologist, bone biopsy, bloodwork, and received a diagnosis of MBC, despite years of regular negative mammograms. I was certainly an unhappy and despondent camper at that time.
I have teamed up with METAvivor because it gives me factual and anecdotal information & support from others dealing with MBC. It provides opportunities to make meaningful personal connections, make our collective voices heard, and financial contributions to advance research for more effective treatment plans. Most importantly, I have learned through METAvivor that science, family, friends, & community support, some humor, and a bit of stubborn optimism are key to living with MBC with an active future.
Please donate if you can, as the funds go to MBC research and with that comes the hope of new medications on the horizon soon.
Description
🎀 Please sign up for this amazing event to support everyone in the fight against metastatic breast cancer! 💗 💙 💚
🌈 It’s a COLOR WALK featuring:
✨ A color powder toss at the start
🎨 Three fun color stations along the route
🫧 A bubble station
🛍️ Vendors to visit
🎭 Fun entertainment — including stilt walkers!
This promises to be a joyful, meaningful, and unforgettable day for a powerful cause. 💞
We hope you will participate and help make a difference. Let’s show our support and spread some color, hope, and love! 💖
👉 Sign up today and join us!
ABOUT METASTATIC BREAST CANCER
Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is stage 4 breast cancer, for which there is no cure. Globally, more than 670,000 people die each year from MBC, with more than 43,000 dying each year in the U.S. alone (117 per day). Metastatic breast cancer spreads mostly to the bones, liver, lungs, and brain, causing MBC patients to be in treatment for the rest of their lives—with only 31 percent of MBC patients in the U.S. living longer than five years. Approximately 30 percent of early-stage breast cancers recur as stage 4 MBC. While 98 percent of all breast-cancer-related deaths are from MBC, less than 13 percent of overall breast-cancer funding is currently allocated to researching metastatic breast cancer.
METAvivor, through donations and fundraising events such as this, has been able to award over $41 million to fund 230 MBC research grants. We are extremely passionate about raising money for this cause and truly thank you for helping save lives by participating in or fundraising for this event.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Jeff Kalajian
Raised: $1,670.13
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Gerry Beatty
Raised: $0.00
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Rick Savino
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 | Frank Brogna | $106.35 |
| Jun 02 | Mary Sullivan and Don Meals | $106.35 |
| May 27 | Peggy Berlenbach Keenan | Undisclosed amount |
| May 27 | Mayo Performing Arts Center | $159.10 |
| May 26 | Edward Maier | $264.60 |
| May 23 | Jon Horovitz | $53.60 |
| May 21 | Adele and Don | $528.35 |
| May 21 | Gary and MaryBeth Wells | $106.35 |
| May 20 | George & Deb L | $106.35 |
| May 20 | Inara Segal | $106.35 |
