By Carolyn McClendon

Before my Hope Sister journey started, I was diagnosed at the end of December 2016 with Invasive Ductal carcinoma in situ in my left breast, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Grade 2.  I had a lumpectomy, followed by radiation, and was on an Aromatase Inhibitor for 5 years.

I have been with My Hope Bag since around October 2021. My goal was to be able to help support women on their cancer journey, who may not have anyone else they can turn to for support. And show them that they, like me, can be a survivor. During this time, I have delivered 55 bags.

The best part of being a Hope Sister is getting to know so many wonderful women and being someone they can reach out to during their cancer journey. It is also becoming friends with other Hope Sisters.

This is an incredible opportunity to give back and help others with what I have already been through and survived.  It’s a real “feel-good” experience!

Stay tuned for more stories from our wonderful Hope Sisters, who volunteer and deliver hope and support to the women they deliver bags to.