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

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 Canc

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

I was 49 years old when I found my lump. It ended up being stage 3 ductal carcinoma and HER+. I was a nervous wreck because I didn't have...

In 2017 Zena went in for her scheduled mammogram. Noticing something abnormal, her healthcare professionals sent her on for an ultrasound...

Hello, my fellow West Virginians! My name is Jeff Dempsey, and I am a Survivor. Today I'm here to share my story with you, hoping it will...

My name is Karen Williams, and I was diagnosed with Stage 2 T Breast Cancer on Christmas Eve in 2016. I had my annual mammogram the week...

Hi! I’m Sa'Quaia Walker - a breast cancer survivor, wife, and mom! I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer at the age of 29, just one...

Misty was a Mom first and foremost, and her family always came first. She lived every day as if it were her last – with kindness,...

Hi! My name is Lauren Gritt, and I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Breast Cancer at the age of 19 years old. I am BRCA 2+...

Ms. Patty was 70 years old when she had her first mammogram. Patty says, "When I would be among my female friends and family, they would...

Chrissy is from Clendenin. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and was being treated at CAMC in Charleston. Fortunately, she was able to...

WVBHI provides financial based needs assistance to those suffering from breast cancer and their families. Our program helps survivors...