Lennette, a single mother of three boys, began her fight against cancer in April 2021. She bravely endured chemotherapy, radiation, and a bilateral mastectomy, completing treatment by October 2023.

On May 20, 2024, she received the heartbreaking news that her cancer had returned, and by July, it had progressed to stage 4. With unshakable faith and strength, Lennette began chemotherapy again in August 2024.

She is not only battling cancer—she is doing it as a single mom, guided by her faith and fierce love for her sons. Let us continue to surround her with prayers, love, and unwavering support.

I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast cancer in July 2025. My world turned upside down and in the midst of it all, I found the most genuine, caring and compassionate people I’ve ever met. People who are willing to help you and be part of your tribe without ever having met you. While cancer claims so many things, our health, our breasts, our hair and even our identities .. it can never take away hope. Hope is what sustains us on the darkest days and defies logic. Never lose hope   

At 45, I was diagnosed with stage 3B triple-negative breast cancer, a life altering moment that launched me into the toughest battle I’ve ever faced. The treatments were brutal. There were days when the side effects were so overwhelming, I questioned whether I could keep going. But I did.

I endured aggressive chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and 11 reconstructive surgeries. Each step tested me in ways I never imagined physically, emotionally, and mentally. But I kept showing up. I kept fighting.

Today, I stand cancer-free. I’ve got new boobs, a few more scars, and a brand-new perspective on life. Cancer tried to break me, but it didn’t win. I did. 

Dee Cruz 

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