The Jessica Sherman Story

The Jessica Sherman Story

On September 11th & 12th, Jessica Sherman will join a community of thousands (including hundreds of brave survivors). For two days they will walk as one, determined to give every cancer diagnosis a happy ending. She has committed to raising at least $2,000 (but hopefully even more!). Please consider honoring those brave women in your life who have fought this same battle, by making a tax-deductible contribution. Simply visit her fundraising page at http://www.avonwalk.org/goto/JessicaSherman. If you prefer to write a check please message her directly at JessicaSherman87@gmail.com

My name is Jessica Sherman and I have committed to being a walker in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, the event takes place on September 11th & 12th in Santa Barbara.

Each year, approximately 180,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. Last year, my dear friend, Melissa was one of those women. Unfortunately, Melissa was not the only person in my life who was diagnosed with breast cancer...roughly six years ago, my grandmother too was diagnosed and it was the most frightening thing I had ever encountered. I can't begin to explain both Melissa's and my grandmother's roles in my life. I was paralyzed by the fear of losing them. Fortunately, they were not. They both faced their diagnosis head on, and they won.

Melissa chose the path of months of tough chemo treatments during which she lost too much weight, all of her hair, and much of her physical strength, she never lost her spirit. When weakened by radiation that would have knocked most out, Melissa dragged herself out of bed every morning, determined to walk, if only to the mailbox. While my grandmother chose a different path of treatment which was still very weakening, painful and emotionally draining.

"Inspiration" doesn't come close to describing the way I feel seeing both Melissa and my grandmother today: strong, cancer-free and SURVIVORS!!! I will honor Melissa and my grandmother by walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara on September 11th & 12th. For Melissa and my grandmother, I will join a community of thousands (including hundreds of other brave survivors). For two days we will walk as one, determined to give every cancer diagnosis a happy ending like these amazing women. My journey does not only consist of raising the funds for the AVON Walk but also heavy training to prepare my body to walk 39 miles in two days. Every time I lace up my sneakers and take my first step outside, I think about what it mean not only to me but the thousands of women who could be effected by this terrible disease. Pleas remember that every step we take, is one step closer to finding a cure. To further honor these extraordinary women, I've committed to raising at least $2,000 (but hopefully even more!). Please consider honoring those brave women in your life who have fought this same battle, by making a tax-deductible contribution. Simply visit my fundraising page at http://www.avonwalk.org/goto/JessicaSherman. If you prefer to write a check, please contact me directly at JessicaSherman87@gmail.com.

The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade will ensure that the money will be put to work immediately and effectively. I encourage you to visit avonfoundation.org to learn just how impactful your donation can be. Please tell me who you would like to honor and I will proudly wear their name(s) on my t-shirt during the Walk. On behalf of the women in my life and all the other brave survivors, thank you. Jessica Sherman

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer:

www.avonwalk.org

Thanks for visiting my Avon Walk page. I’ve committed to participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on September 11th & 12th in Santa Barbara. It’s a big commitment, one that will require me to spend the next several months training and fundraising