BRCAStrong<\/a>, a nonprofit founded by Tracy Milgrim after her own diagnosis. <\/p>\nMilgrim said she learned at age 21 that she carries the BRCA2 mutation after undergoing three lumpectomies that began when she was 18.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust coming together to show everybody you\u2019re not alone is what we do,\u201d Milgrim said. \u201cAnd really helping women understand \u2014 going through this journey and accepting the new normal \u2014 going through treatment, taking the genetic testing \u2014 really is the purpose of us coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among those participating was Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira, a breast cancer survivor who is donating a portion of her book proceeds to support the organization.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know how it was recovering, I didn\u2019t have the facilities and resources,\u201d Abraira said. \u201cSo now it\u2019s my turn to pay it forward and truly be there for those people who are in need.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local leaders also attended the event, including U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who shared that she, too, carries the BRCA2 mutation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also a BRCA2 mutation carrier,\u201d Wasserman Schultz said. \u201cI was diagnosed a month after I was diagnosed with breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers said the walk highlights how breast cancer can affect people of all ages. Sylvia Garcia, a survivor, said she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at 31.<\/p>\n
\u201cCancer is something that does not discriminate,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cIt can happen to individuals of any age. So it\u2019s important to be aware of your body. If something feels off, speak up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now in its fourth year, the Waves of Hope 5K also connects participants with doctors and educational resources, emphasizing early detection and prevention.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we could take preventative action \u2014 and it might not be surgical,\u201d Milgrim said. \u201cIt might be an MRI or mammogram with an ultrasound. Those are things that can save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
BRCAStrong provides year-round support and resources for people at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, including pre-mastectomy care packages and educational outreach nationwide.<\/p>\n
Click here<\/a> for more information on how you can contribute to a great cause. <\/p>\n\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n
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