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.
"In October 2023 I was diagnosed with a rare salivary gland cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. ACC only makes up 1% of all head and neck cancers. Since it is so rare, there isn't much data on risk factors or the management of advanced disease. It was one of the most challenging times in my life. I knew from the start I would get through it and be fine, but with having young children to take care of, it was absolutely heartbreaking."
Read More"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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