I am indebted to the West Virginia Breast Health Initiative (WVBHI) for my life and giving me a new sense of family, and personal direction. A couple of years ago, I was preparing to settle into “the Golden Years” that many speak of. At the age of 72, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had no symptoms whatsoever, except a spot near my shoulder (where my bra strap met my skin). As it got larger, I scheduled a Mammogram, (which I am embarrassed to say) I never had. Within a week, I had 2...

Hi, my name is Antoenina (Nina) Jackson, and I am a three-year Breast Cancer survivor. I was one of the Breast Cancer poster members for the 2024 Race for the Ribbon. I’d like to share a little bit about myself and how the West Virginia Breast Health Initiative has helped me and so many others. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and have lived with constant pain my entire life. Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus, and about four years ago, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I didn’t know...

When my mom, Amee Beckner was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer my family’s entire world was turned upside down. This was...