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Meet the Models: Monique Costa

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | August 6, 2025

When Monique was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 27 years old, it came out of nowhere. She had no family history. She found the lump herself. “I was completely shocked. I never imagined breast cancer would happen to me at such a young age.”

Meet the Models: Christina Muratore

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | August 4, 2025

Meet the Models: Christina’s Story – For Katie. Last year, Christina almost didn’t walk the runway. She had just undergone her mastectomy. Her reconstruction was still healing, and she wasn’t sure she’d feel strong enough-physically or emotionally-to take the stage. But her sister Katie had nominated her and, as sisters do, gave her the loving push she needed. Christina knew that her own journey with breast cancer was far different than her sister’s, and she would do anything for Katie. “Katie was like, ‘Come on, you should do it.’ I wasn’t sure, but I said yes. I’m so glad I…

Meet the Models: Sabrina Baloun

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | August 2, 2025

Before her own diagnosis, Sabrina spent her career as a Physician Assistant in oncology. She diagnosed cancer, discussed treatment options, and supported patients through the hardest moments of their lives.

Meet the Models: Deborah Williams

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2025

Metastatic breast cancer has encourage me to live in the present and enjoy every day. I know how quickly this disease can turn and I’m grateful for the tribe I have in my life.

Meet the Models: Rebecca Whitehead

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 28, 2025

I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed while living in Hawaii at age 30. My partner and I made the decision to move back to the east coast for my treatment to be closer to family and to have access to higher quality medical care and clinical trials. What makes this year special? In February I celebrated 5 years of remission!