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Andrea "Andy" Francis
South Wales, New York
United States
Amazon Heart Thunder
United States 2008
Experienced Rider
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For Michelle Bynum
Andrea Francis will be riding in honor of Michelle's fight in the Amazon Heart Thunder Motorcycle Odyssey this September to raise awareness that breast cancer is NOT an old woman's disease.
"Michelle's Angels" was formed in back in 2005 by Tiffany Barber to support her sister, Michelle Bynum and other women like her, diagnosed with breast cancer in the prime of their life has recently suffered the onset of metastatic disease. Like so many young women, Michelle was misdiagnosed for two years by her OBGYN. For years she was told that the lump was nothing, just changes in her breast or milk. After breast feeding her son Reid, Michelle demanded a mammogram to get a closer look at the lump she had been feeling. The words "you are too young...the techs will laugh" will resonate with Michelle and the rest of her family forever. Unfortunately, her doctor was VERY wrong. She was diagnosed with stage IIIC breast cancer nearly three years ago and completed treatment (chemo, radiation, mastectomy and reconstruction). Unfortunately, in July of 2008, the beast raised it's ugly head. Michelle has just been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer now in her bones, liver and chest. She is back in treatment and praying for more time to spend with her family and friends. Michelle's story did not have to be like this.
Since 2005, "Michelle's Angels" has raised nearly $43,000 for breast cancer treatment, research and awareness. I am so proud to be part of this group of amazing women, 22 strong, who will be riding in honor of those fighting, as well as in memory of those who have valiantly fought and are no longer with us. We ride to remind everyone that there is a happy, wonderful life after a cancer diagnosis. Please consider donating to this very important cause. Come make a difference and be a part of something bigger than yourself. Every "Angel" and every dollar will put us one step closer to finding a cure to this deadly disease.
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