Hello. My name is JJ Catrone and I would like to take this time to share my story with you.  One year ago, this past memorial day my family unfortunately lost my Mother to Breast Cancer.

It's ironic how every day you hear about Cancer and how it affects others but you don't really stop and take a look around until it personally affects you. My Mother was a small,quiet woman who never complained about anything. She was employed in the Medical field as a Registered Nurse and always put others first before herself. When she was first diagnosed, she kept it to herself because she didn't want to upset anyone. Go figure! When the time came and she told the family she looked at everyone and said  "What I am about to tell you is not going to be easy but, this is how it is." As she told us what was going on, a somber feeling came across the room and her reply to us was, "Ok, now lets go out to dinner." That was just how she was, no matter how bad the situation she always stayed in good spirits. As it progressed, through all the treatments and medications, no matter how Ill she was She still pressed on for the cause. She organized many fundraisers, raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research, And through all of that never once complained about how much pain, and how sick she was. If that isn't enough inspiration and drive to do what you can for the cause, I don't know what is.

In her last days, her last hours she challenged me to to keep fighting and supporting her cause and I promised her that I would, and I have. Shortly after her death, I founded an organization called "Bands 4 Boobs". We teamed up with Keep A Breast Foundation which targets the younger people and so far has been successful.  I know it doesn't seem like much, but it is the least I and we can do for the women who are fighting the battle, and for those who have already lost to this horrible disease. I may never see a cure in my life time, but I will not stop doing what I can to help. I owe it to my mother, your mother, your sister, etc. In closing, I encourage all of you to do & give what you can to this cause life is too short, why not try and make a difference. To my Mother, you are my hero, you were my best friend, and I love and miss you dearly.

Kindest regards to all,   JJ Catrone