12 years ago I heard the words: You have cancer.

But, Still I Rise.

I’ve endured 3 grueling rounds of in patient chemo.

But, Still I Rise.

I’ve survived 5 major surgeries and 5 minor surgeries.

But, Still I Rise.

I’ve taken 5 different types of medications to try to combat this disease.

But, Still I Rise.

I’ve suffered the loss of many friends and family to this dreaded illness.

But, Still I Rise.

I’ve been through pain, I’ve suffered and I’ve cried. This journey has been hard, I will not lie. But I’ll keep fighting and I won’t give up, do you know why?

Because still, like dust, I’ll Rise.

*The but still I rise portion is taken from my favorite author, Maya Angelou’s poem, Still I Rise.
 

I became a John's Hopkins patient and met my "Doctor Angel" Doctor Rebecca Stone in 2017. She and the wonderful staff of John's Hopkins have saved my life many times over.  I did the Stride and Thrive walk/run in 2018 and I am so excited to do it again this year.  If you would like to join my team, April's Army, and walk/run the 5K in person, please come!  If you want to do the walk/run virtually, please do! Or if you would like to donate, please feel free!  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me! Thank you!

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