An amazing moment I had at the gym today with an incredible soul. As a young woman walked by me I heard her say “I love you”. I immediately smiled said thank you and asked her name. She said, “Kristy” and told me she recognized me by my shoulders (not gonna lie that made me feel great 😂). She went on to tell me that she has stage 4 breast cancer and that I inspire her to fight. She was diagnosed in 2021 with doctors telling her that she didn’t have much time left, to stay home, rest, and NOT to go to the gym. She loved the gym and working out but listened to the doctors. All this did was make her get worse and worse. She decided to ignore the doctors and went back to the gym. Now, over 2 years later, she goes to the gym every single day, even on the days she gets chemotherapy, and only misses when she has a PET scan. She also started a nonprofit called “Training Through Treament” to help other warriors fighting breast cancer by providing free access to gyms and fitness classes. Like I said, an incredible soul.
Kristy, if you see this, it is an absolute honor to inspire you but please know, YOU inspire me and hopefully millions more that see this. Keep fighting, keep helping other warriors, and Mom, I’m sorry for the language, but FUCK CANCER.