January Pink Bubble Story of the Month — Jennie S.

Amidst the daily grind and rhythm of life, sometimes you come across a remarkable individual — someone like breast cancer survivor and resilient business owner, Jennie S. Fueled by her survivorship, in 2023 Jennie embarked on her very first 3-Day journey which helped redefine her already potent strength. She walked 60 miles through the streets of San Diego to contribute to a cause close to her heart and make an impact on the community around her. Her story begins like many others, not in grandiosity, but in the mundane routines of life. In November of 2018, her world was spun on its head when a routine mammogram revealed the presence of breast cancer. At just 41 years old, it was a wakeup call, a moment of realization that life can take unexpected turns, and in the face of adversity, we find our true strength.

Five years after her initial diagnosis, Jennie was scrolling through social media when she discovered the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. At first, the idea of walking 60 miles seemed implausible, but on her birthday, she decided to take the plunge and sign up for the San Diego 3-Day taking place in November. The Komen 3-Day became more than just a fundraiser for her; it was a goal that fueled her determination to overcome the physical and emotional challenges of the past. Not only was she raising money for a cause close to her heart, but Jennie was also able to redefine what a previously daunting month meant to her. “[In past years,] November has been synonymous with anxiety, worry, surgery, chemo, [and] hospitals,” she shared. “This [past] year, I have replaced all of that with the memory of this huge accomplishment, friends who joined me and pushed themselves, and my community of donors who overwhelmed me with their generosity.”

Read Jennie's Pink Bubble Story on the Susan G Komen 3-Day Blog