Charlene
Director of Operations
Chester, Pa.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
In January of this year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I completed chemotherapy in June and just completed radiation last Wednesday. I am a survivor and feel like God has given me the opportunity to go into a 2nd act. I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon, but now the idea is even more significant because it symbolizes a feeling of freedom! There are other things I would like to accomplish, but this is definitely the first!....Thank you- Charlene
Sheila
Educator
1700 W. Olney Ave. Phila
Lab Manager
I am ready for a new beginning as I finally have some hair on my head and can stand tall. The students were overjoyed when in the Spring I took off all scarfs and shed hats.Hearing children say to me YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL even though you know differently is overwhelming. It has been a grueling 11/2 of treatment. No matter how I looked, I did not miss a day of school except for chemo days. The staff and kids were so supportive of me.I had a very special BIRTHDAY THIS SUMMER 70 and have a new life to start.What a more beautiful way to begin than with a makeover!!
Perhaps this year will be the beginning of a new lease on a precious life after experiencing hell.
Kelly
Internet startup company
Albany NY
Who am I? First Makeover
All the stars have aligned to show me it is time to decide who I am and how I can contribute in life! I've been through four years of various breast cancer treatments, during which I also switched jobs, completed my MBA, ended up separating from my partner and, of course, gaining weight and losing my body image in the process. Everyone around me has been more generous to me than I have, and I am struggling to see how I can stand tall, feel beautiful, own my attitude, and change the world. I'm very outgoing and love people, and though I love to be in the midst of the party, if it's too much fuss on me I'm uncomfortable. For me, it would be a first to focus on myself long enough to really look deeply and make the outside match the inside. I want to do so many firsts, strike out on my own this year, and I want to do so with confidence. Will you get me started?
