One year ago, my world stopped with the words, “You have cancer.”

Today, I get to say something I will never take for granted — I am almost one year cancer free.

This year broke me open in ways I never expected. There were tears, fear, chemo fog, anxiety, and moments I didn’t know how I would get through. But there was also strength. Support. Love. And a fire inside me that refused to go out.

This year, I hopefully have the incredible honor of carrying a torch at Flames of Hope through the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. The first 150 people to reach $650 get to carry a torch this year.

Carrying that torch represents survival. It represents every woman still fighting. It represents hope.

To walk as a 1-year survivor would mean more to me than I can put into words.

I’m raising money to participate and to give back to an organization that supports women and families going through breast cancer — just like they supported me during my journey.

If you’re able to donate or share this post, I would be beyond grateful. Every dollar helps light the way for someone still in the fight.

Cancer picked the wrong girl.
And now I get to carry the flame. 🔥🩷

Thank you for being part of my story. Cassie’s Army 🩷💪🏼