Chelsea's Story

Chelsea has always been an athlete, a fighter, and someone who pushes through challenges. At just 27 years old, she never imagined that breast cancer would be one of those challenges. After feeling a burning sensation during a volleyball game, she discovered a lump—leading to a stage four diagnosis. With a new career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and a husband in nursing school, the medical bills piled up, reaching $27,000, and despite receiving some financial assistance, it wasn’t enough. That’s when Chelsea’s social worker referred her to Pretty In Pink Foundation. Pretty In Pink helped cover her medical expenses, easing a major stress in her life, and sent her a comfort care tote bag that she still uses today.

“This has been such a blessing,” Chelsea says. “I was going to have to pay so much out of pocket. It’s almost impossible to go through something like this without assistance. Pretty In Pink has been a positive light in a negative diagnosis. You can tell they really care.”

Now, Chelsea continues to fight with the same resilience she brought to the volleyball court.

Her journey is not easy, but with support from Pretty In Pink, she is able to keep moving forward, one step at a time.  She is a true Champion, both on and off the court.

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