25
Celebrate, Gather, Walk for Breast Cancer Research
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Eagan's Wings and Kathy's inspiring journey as a survivor! We are thrilled to announce our continued support for metastatic breast cancer research through the Eagan's Wings Fund at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center.
Mark your calendars for a special fundraiser on Thursday, May 8th, and our beloved annual walk on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th. Please register with the link below. Together, we can make a difference!
Kathy's Journey (most of it)
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September 2000
Kathy was first diagnosed with Stage 3 Metastatic Breast Cancer.
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May 2001
First Eagan's Wings Team formed, participated in Race for the Cure for Susan G. Komen - MN.
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Spring 2004
Kathy began 8 weeks of radiation, but cut it short to prioritize a family trip to Maui.
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January 2016
Kathy fell and broke her femur, followed by extensive rehab and recovery.
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Fall 2018
After 25+ years at Hoffmaster, Kathy retired. :)
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TODAY
Kathy Celebrates 25
Years of Survivorship!
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Spring 2001
After further testing, they found cancer in Kathy's bones, elevating it to Stage 4 Breast Cancer.
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Fall 2003
After a car accident, Kathy learned she had a brain tumor the size of a plum. Tumor was removed December of 2003.
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Summer 2005
Kathy started weekly treatment of Chemotherapy and Herceptin. Continued to work during all of this.
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January 2017
Kathy found a cancerous lump at the top part of her chest, near her shoulder.
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Spring 2022
Created the Eagan's Wings Fund for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research at the University of Minnesota.