Chicago event to support metastatic breast cancer research

Espoir272279

I've been visiting this board for the past 18 months and have appreciated the advice and wisdom you've all been willing to share. Many of you helped me unknowingly, especially during the early days of my diagnosis. Thank you!!

I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 2016. As I was doing my research, I was surprised to learn that up to 30 percent of early stage breast cancers (stages 0 – 3) will eventually progress to metastatic disease, but less than 5% of all funds raised in the name of breast cancer actually go towards researching this terminal stage of disease, stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I felt the need to do 'something.' I decided to get involved with Metavivor, a charity that donates 100% of all funds raised to research for stage 4 breast cancer.

I have met many amazing people through my experience, including Lianne Kraemer, a young woman currently battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Lianne is organizing a Metsquerade, a formal fundraiser benefitting Metavivor. The inaugural Chicago Metsquerade, a sit down dinner for 300, with silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing, will be held in Chicago May 11, 2018. Metsquerade benefitting Metavivor has been held in Arkansas with great success the past two years. In 2018, Metsquerades will be held in four cities across the country, including Chicago.

I am not able to post a link, but if you have questions or would like to learn more about the event, please private message me. We would love to have you join us!