We believe everyone pushing through adversity in their life is brave.
Are you fighting a rare cancer? Are you a cancer survivor running your first 5k or marathon? Are you taking on a new fitness challenge? Are you a healthcare worker, caregiver, or researcher working to make a difference?
Share your brave story with us!
Whatever makes you—or someone in your life—brave, we want to hear about it.
Use the hashtag #MyBraveStory and then create a new one with your name, #BraveLikeYourNameHere. We look forward to featuring so many brave stories!
Share your story by telling us about yourself here.
Email kelly@bravelikegabe.org with the subject "My Brave Story" and send us photos you’d like to share.
"I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer in January of 2023. During some of the darkest days of my life running was something that kept me, me. Now that I am on the other side of chemo and radiation, building up my mileage and putting races on the calendar has helped me feel more and more like the Christine I was before my diagnosis."
Read MoreIn October 2013, I was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma - sublingual salivary gland cancer. I am happy to support the Brave Like Gabe Foundation and it is a privilege to be able to walk the 5K each year. Our cancer is so rare and giving to BLG makes me feel even more engaged than with any other causes. I want to see more progress in the research so that more lives can be saved. I continue to be #BraveLikeMarty, wanting to be a beacon of light for each of my ACC friends.
Read MoreBeing active is a big part of being able to bounce back after tough cancer treatments like chemo, radiation, or surgeries. Start with short walks and build on those! Do a little more each day. You will be surprised how far you can get in a short period of time! Don't let your set-backs bring you down- let them motivate you! Encourage your family and friends to join you and motivate each other!
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