How will you Respond to the CALL?

THE CALL...

A few years ago during a routine physical, my doctor found lumps in both of my breasts and was concerned. Few days later, I was scheduled for a surgical biopsy...I remember meeting the anesthesiologist and him telling me to start counting back from 10. I was like oh snap...they do this in real life. I had an overwhelming sense of peace because I had an army of support praying for me. My mom was more scared than I was because the outcome could have been good or bad. By the grace of God, my tumors were benign...I remember going back to the doctor and finding out and breathing a sigh of relief. Given my close family history of cancer Not all calls turn out like mine...

On February 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m., she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history of breast cancer; and was only 32-years old.  While undergoing chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization that would educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer.  After her second round of treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born.

The hero featured today is Ms. Maimah Karmo. I had the privilege of meeting her in Houston, Texas this past summer where she was honored by the Intercultural Cancer Council. Her story has inspired me and as I spoke to her all I could say was thank you my African sister for being a VOICE for the rest of the sisters out there!

While breast cancer was an unwelcome experience, Maimah would not give back the experience.  “I’ve lived more in the past four years than I did the years before, and when I die, I want to know that I made the best use of my “after life” and impacted the lives of as many people as possible.” Maimah is dedicated to changing the breast cancer landscape and creating a legacy of a world free of breast cancer.

She is the mother of a young daughter who she lives for. Her message is that of EMPOWERMENT and HOPE. She is reaching out to young women who are at risk for breast cancer and those who are dealing with the diagnosis at the moment.

To learn more about Tigerlily Foundation, please visit: http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/index.html

Join this movement in empowering women when it comes to their health, self-esteem, value and self-worth.

Maimah Karmo

Breast cancer SURVIVOR!!

A voice for many...