Model Profiles
Meet the Models, New England: Jennifer Leventhal
When her sister Meredith Parkinson was diagnosed with breast cancer, “we were leveled” and completely shocked. Avid about her own mammograms, Jennifer received a clear mammogram in November 2021. In January however, she felt a lump and immediately called the doctor: “if Meredith had not been diagnosed, I don’t think I would have been as proactive. Otherwise, I would have just gone off my previous healthy mammogram and waited until the next year.” Even just the fact that she did a self exam is an ode to Meredith, as she had never been doing them previously.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Kathleen Friel
“Five years later and I am still here and living. This diagnosis is not just a go home and die situation.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Madeleine Halle
At just 26 years old, Madeline was catapulted into the breast cancer world with ““the total unknown of what breast cancer looks like or how it would impact my life.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Alison Sherman
Alison Sherman comes from a family impacted by breast cancer. In fact, of all her family members diagnosed with the disease, there is no other survivor.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Kimberly Daly
“I didn’t want to spend all of my time being sad and mad. I had to know there was going to be an end where I could be ok.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Jillian Black
Her appreciation for the support she received is why she is passionate about partaking in Runway this year: “You need that support and not everyone is lucky enough to have it. Runway provides the support I didn’t need, but know is absolutely crucial.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Jennifer Brock
For Jennifer Brock, her breast cancer diagnosis has led to a more grateful life. While that might seem like an oxymoron, prior to diagnosis, “I absolutely had more of a glass half empty mentality.” Since having cancer, she finds she looks at the glass half full.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Timeya Rice
“a lot of people say that during treatment is the worst, but I think it’s after because you aren’t actively doing something, like going to appointments. You are left to process everything you just went through.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Julie Hagan
A year ago Julie Hagan went in for her annual check up. A few days later, doctors called asking her to come back in for a follow up mammogram. Though anxious, she was comforted when they said 90% of people called back in end up being fine. When her second mammogram led to an immediate ultrasound however, she knew something wasn’t right.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Amy Kemeza
Just shy of turning 40, Amy Kemeza was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had felt a lump that continued to grow and a mammogram confirmed two large tumors in her lymph nodes. She went on to receive 20 weeks of chemotherapy and one round of immunotherapy. The treatment proved grueling and the side effects deeply challenging.
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