Limau Cancer Connection

12/05/2026

Today was more than an advocacy day at the California State Capitol.

It was a day of courage.
A day of storytelling.
A day of survivors, caregivers, advocates, and women refusing to stay silent.

Limau Cancer Connection proudly stood alongside G. Komen and breast cancer advocates from across California to fight for policies that save lives.

Throughout the day, we met with legislators, chiefs of staff, fellows, and policy teams to advocate for:
💗 AB 1570 — to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic breast imaging after abnormal mammograms
💗 Protection and continued funding for the Every Woman Counts Program — a critical lifeline for uninsured and underinsured women

We shared stories of:
- mothers lost too soon
- women carrying BRCA mutations
- survivors enduring chemotherapy, radiation, and double mastectomies
- young women diagnosed in their 30s and 40s
- immigrant women navigating healthcare barriers alone
- families devastated by delayed diagnosis because of cost

One message echoed through every meeting:

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

Our final meeting of the day with Stephanie Nguyen’s office ended on a powerful and hopeful note. Stephanie was deeply compassionate, engaged in the conversation around breast cancer awareness and prevention, and agreed to support both advocacy priorities after hearing the stories shared by survivors and advocates in the room.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer and transformed grief into advocacy, today reminded me why Limau exists:
To make sure no woman feels invisible in her fight.

From Kenya to California, Limau continues building bridges of hope, awareness, dignity, and advocacy for women and families affected by breast cancer.

Thank you to G. Komen and Susan G. Komen for empowering advocates to turn pain into policy change.

Today, our voices were heard.
And this movement is only growing stronger.

12/05/2026

Today, we walked the halls of the California State Capitol carrying the stories of women who never got a second chance… and fighting for those who still can.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, has a surviving aunt, and lives as a high-risk woman with dense breast tissue myself, this fight is deeply personal to me.

We met with legislators and their teams advocating for:
💗 AB 1570 — to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic imaging after abnormal mammograms
💗 Protection of funding for the Every Woman Counts Program — which helps uninsured and underinsured women access lifesaving screenings and care

Too many women are doing the right thing by getting screened… only to be told they now need MRIs, ultrasounds, or additional diagnostic imaging they cannot afford.

And when women delay care because of cost, cancer does not wait.

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

Today we spoke not just for California women, but for mothers, daughters, immigrants, survivors, caregivers, and families everywhere navigating fear, medical bills, and uncertainty.

We are grateful to the lawmakers and staff who listened with compassion and committed to supporting women’s healthcare access during this critical legislative moment.

Special thank you to G. Komen and Susan G. Komen for equipping advocates like me with the tools, education, and voice to fight for change.

From Kenya to California, the mission remains the same:
No woman should die because she could not afford to be diagnosed in time.



On the Hill of Change !

12/05/2026

Today was a powerful day at the California State Capitol as we proudly represented breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families fighting for lifesaving access to care.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, has a surviving aunt, and lives as a high-risk woman with dense breast tissue myself, this advocacy is deeply personal.

We spent the day meeting with legislators and their teams to advocate for AB 1570 — a critical bill that would help eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast imaging after an abnormal mammogram.

Because early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

We had meaningful conversations with Nick Schultz and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who both showed compassion, understanding, and strong support for women’s healthcare access and breast cancer prevention efforts.

Assemblymember Schultz personally committed to speaking with Chair Buffy Wicks to help support the bill as it heads into a major Appropriations decision this Thursday — a critical moment that could determine whether AB 1570 moves forward.

We also advocated to protect funding for the Every Woman Counts Program, which continues to save the lives of uninsured and underinsured women across California through access to screenings, diagnostics, and treatment support.

This is bigger than politics.

This is about mothers.
Sisters.
Daughters.
Survivors.
Working families.
Immigrant women.
Women delaying care because they fear the bill more than the diagnosis.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen for empowering advocates like us to use our voices for change.

Today, Limau stood in Sacramento not just for Kenya.
Not just for California.
But for every woman fighting to survive.

12/05/2026

Today in Sacramento, we continued advocating for women’s health and lifesaving early detection by meeting with staff from the office of Joe Patterson regarding AB 1570 and continued support for the Every Woman Counts Program.

We shared deeply personal stories about breast cancer, survival, loss, dense breast tissue, delayed diagnosis, and the importance of affordable access to diagnostic imaging like ultrasounds, MRIs, and diagnostic mammograms.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer and lives as a high-risk woman myself, this advocacy is deeply personal to me. Programs like Every Woman Counts helped me access screenings and counseling during a difficult time in my life, and I know countless women across California depend on these services to survive.

One of the most powerful messages today was simple:

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

AB 1570 would help close the gap by covering medically necessary diagnostic imaging after an abnormal mammogram, preventing women from delaying care because of financial fear.

Breast cancer is still one of the most expensive cancers to treat when diagnosed late — but one of the most treatable when detected early.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen, survivors, advocates, and lawmakers continuing to fight for women and families across California.

Because every woman matters. Every woman counts.

12/05/2026

Powerful conversations today in Sacramento as we met with Senator Tony Strickland to advocate for equitable access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic care.

As a mother of two boys, a woman with dense breasts, and someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, this fight is deeply personal to me.

We discussed the importance of supporting AB 1570 so women do not delay lifesaving follow-up imaging because of cost.

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen and all the advocates continuing to push for policies that protect vulnerable patients across California.

Limau Cancer Connection believes every woman matters — and every woman counts.

Thank you Senator for believing in Women health.

12/05/2026

Today in Sacramento, I had the honor of meeting with Lori Wilson — breast cancer survivor, advocate, and champion for women’s health.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, has a 30-year survivor aunt, and lives as a high-risk woman with dense breasts, this fight is deeply personal to me.

We stood together in support of AB 1570 to ensure women can access lifesaving diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging without financial barriers.

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

At Limau Cancer Connection, we believe no woman should delay care because of cost, fear, or lack of access.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen for bringing advocates together to fight for policies that save lives.

02/05/2026

🌸 Hope in Action at the UCSF Komen Event!

Today I was inspired by leaders like Dr. Milana Dolezal (Stanford) and the groundbreaking research shared by Susan G. Komen — from PIK3CA mutations to the long path of new therapies making their way to patients.

At Limau Cancer Connection, we’re proud to stand with them as champions for breast cancer in Kenya.

While science advances toward cures, we’re bringing early detection and care closer to home through our Limau Mammogram Bus and new resource centers in county hospitals.

Together with Komen, we turn research into real hope for women who need it most.
The fight continues — and so does our conviction! 💖

02/05/2026

🌸 What an inspiring day at Susan G. Komen’s EmpowerED event!

Thank you, Susan G. Komen, for bringing together brilliant minds and powerful conversations on cancer genetics, equity, and the future of care.

We were especially moved hearing from Dr. Alan Ashworth and Dr. Haruka Itakura — leaders advancing groundbreaking work in BRCA genetics, AI-powered imaging, radiogenomics, and personalized treatment. Their insights on detecting hidden patterns in cancer and improving outcomes for patients are truly game-changing.
At Limau Cancer Connection, we are proud to stand as champions of breast cancer prevention and care in Kenya.

Just as Komen is fighting for equity here in the U.S., Limau is fighting to close the same gaps in Kenya — through mobile screening, survivor support, ethical data collection, and Second Opinions with U.S. experts.
We left today even more energized and committed to our mission.
The future of cancer care is brighter because of leaders like Dr. Ashworth, Dr. Itakura, and organizations like Susan G. Komen.

Thank you Komen for an unforgettable EmpowerED experience! 💕

Together, we are stronger.
Together, we will end breast cancer.

29/04/2026

When great minds connect- great things happen……

29/04/2026

It’s all about power in numbers ….💪🏽

29/04/2026