Dancing For A Cure

07/13/2022

Livfe's Lessons

Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.

-Mark Twain-

I sometimes wonder how many years I have left. When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) a few months after my 23rd birthday, I hoped I would live to my 30th birthday. I am now 31 and have lived with MBC for 8 years, which is over 25% of my life.

Some think growing old is a punishment and complain about grey hair, wrinkles, and other signs of ageing. Thousands of dollars are spent on anti-ageing wrinkle creams, plastic surgery, and hair dyes to cover up the signs of ageing. Is it because these things are a visible sign of how ephemeral life is?

Those of us living with terminal diseases deal with life’s ephemerality every day. It gives us perspective as to what is really important. Perhaps we value life because we know we could lose it at any time.

I see each day, even difficult days, as a gift. I hope to live long enough to see grey hair and wrinkles.

05/01/2022

As you all know, Olivia and Sawyer are experiencing the unimaginable loss of their Mother, Leslie and a… Kara Slade needs your support for In Leslie's Memory

04/27/2022

Leslie
With great sadness I would like to let all of our DFAC followers of the passing of a sweet angel ...Leslie McGrath. Leslie first became involved with the DFAC Dance Marathon about 8 years ago as she lent her whole hearted support with her own dance students of Dream Studios, Yarmouth. At the same time, she was battling lung cancer with incredible positivity and strength. Her philosophies on education, community, dance..and LIFE were inspiring to anyone who had the priviledge to know her. She was the brightest of bright lights! I am grateful to have called her a friend. Rest in Peace Sweet Leslie.

04/14/2022

Our Cape Cod Prayers are definitely helping our GIRL!

My scan shows significant improvement. Healing in my bones. There is still cancer in my liver and lungs but it is much smaller and less active than in last October’s scan.

Thank you so much for your support and prayers. They are a very important part of my healing and mean more to me than words could ever express.

03/28/2022

10 years ago and today...a message for everyone.

03/28/2022

Karen S. Schek . Gone 10 Years so hard to believe. Because of you...DFAC raised just shy of 1/2 Million Dollars since 2006. Your life has been a blessing for so many others. Miss you every day.

03/15/2022

A joy to watch Maggie, the Bald Ballerina on Tamron Hall today. She continues to inspire! Have fun on your gifted trip to Disney World Maggie!

03/14/2022

this is just incredible!!! check for air time here on the Boston networks!

I am excited to announce that tomorrow March 15th 2022 I will be a guest on the I will be sharing my story and life about living with

Please check your local listings. Hope you can tune in.

03/06/2022

Today is my 31st birthday!!

I never thought I would make it to my 30s. Less than 27% of Metastatic Breast Cancer patients live past 5 years. For me to celebrate my 8th birthday with MBC, makes me a long term survivor.

It is because of all of you I can call myself that. You have supported me and helped me stay positive and strong. THANK YOU!!! Today I am celebrating my life and you.

02/22/2022

Rest in Eternal Peace.
Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski, a contestant on season 16 of America's Got Talent, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 31. The singer passed away on Sunday (Feb. 20), TMZ reports. “We are saddened to learn about 's Passing,” AGT host Terry Crews wrote on Instagram Monday.

Simon Cowell gives Nightbirde the Golden Buzzer after her beautiful performance of "It's Okay." Nightbirde chases her dreams and proves that she is so much m...

02/18/2022

Sarasota / Tampa amazing!

Full moon rising over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge 🌕