Native NYer with wonky genetic code. 29 years old & 4-time cancer survivor. I run long distances & write short essays. Proud @BarnardCollege & @HGSE alumna.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2010
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Thanks @AtlanticLIVE & @SCClemons for the opportunity to share my cancer story. #AtlanticCancer teapawt.net/atlanticlive/status/90…
Four-time cancer survivor @MMWBillington tells her story battling both childhood + adult cancer #AtlanticCancer
My dear, dear friend @maryaliceparks is dedicating her @Cycle4Survival ride to me. Please consider donating & supporting rare cancer research at @sloan_kettering. Thanks for the honor, MaryAlice! teapawt.net/maryaliceparks/status/…
Ok world - I have joined ABC's Cycle for Survival team and my purpose is simple: I am riding for @MMWBillington. Those who know Mary, know how special she is. Please consider donating here: mskcc.convio.net/goto/MaryAl…
Echocardiogram tech referred to me as having "too many artifacts" in my chest. I'm not totally sure what this means, but I probably agree.
I will. I'm blind & need help finding right stop. He not only failed to complete the request but chose to ignore the request was being made. teapawt.net/nyctbus/status/9640006…
New low, @MTA. A B4 bus driver ignored my request to notify me when we reached my stop. Sat in silence & stared ahead as I asked many times.
Happy #WorldCancerDay to everyone! And happy 30th birthday to me!
Can you guess what I wished for? 😉
Just a lil #GroundhogDay chemo, because that's how I roll. Yes, folks, we're at it again. And Bill Murray is my spirit animal. #Battle5
If I'm ever diagnosed w cancer again, I'll promptly announce to family&friends that I hate flowers. I don't understand them. Send chocolate.
Note to self: when nursing a lingering back injury, tone down the physical comedy. I mean, at least try. At least try, like, a little bit.
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Today at MMP, Craig Biggio stopped by to play some ball with the @SunshineKidsOrg!
Despite what others thought or expected, my cooky, loving mom always let me be me. She is why I am where I am today. m.youtube.com/watch?v=JSWyrR…
Elderly woman asked if I could help her across street. She had just had a doc appt & pupils were dilated. #BlindLeadingTheBlind #WeMadeIt
Coffee guy asked if I celebrate Halloween. Obviously, this led to me sharing my entire cancer history. #HappyHalloween #Patchwork
Pros&cons to finishing cancer treatment: reach light @ end of tunnel, but stare into abyss w/o comforting structure of constant medical care
On brisk October evening, enjoyed curling up on couch, wearing cozy sweater, drinking hot tea & chatting with my cancer support group.
LADIES! At @AnnTaylor, if you donate $25 to breast cancer research, you get 20% off your purchase and extra discounts through Nov 15.
Turns out, my @Minions friend and I have the same approach to #Halloween: add a pirate hat and go! #PiratesLifeForMe #Patchwork
Beautiful AM at #RaceForEveryChild. Great to see patients surrounded by supporters & loved ones. They'll #GrowUpStronger for sure!
At work, had to research custom chocolate bar options. Didn't have right image saved on computer, so made this mock-up instead. #Patchwork
Tx @derekfisher for speaking abt #retinoblastoma on #DWTS. I had RB 29 yrs ago. & someday, your lil girl will have crazy friends like this:
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Improving post-treatment fitness and stamina is a common goal for many patients. Join our educational seminar 10/17: bit.ly/2g5TGZY
