One in 8 women will be told that they have breast cancer in their lifetime.
I am one.
On Christmas Eve, I learned that the ultrasound of the lump I felt myself had a 97% certainty of being breast cancer and by New Years that was confirmed. This year has been a compete whirlwind!
I knew when I was diagnosed that I was going to need support to get through this. My friends and family have been amazing; thank you for all that you have done for me and the support you continue to give me! Early on, I was also connected with the Gloria Gemma Foundation. This has been one of the best things for my healing. Being able to connect with other warriors, that have fought or are fighting, has been an invaluable part of this journey. Many of these women have become my family away from home!
This is my first year carrying a torch for Flames of Hope. The Illuminations of Life Ceremony and Torch Procession at Flames of Hope is a moving experience that promotes awareness, encourages support for people touched by breast cancer and fosters a sense of paying it forward. I am carrying this torch to honor those that are also fighting, who have fought, and to remember those friends that we’ve lost.
It means so much to me to be able to give back to the Gloria Gemma Foundation and know that they will continue to be a resource to me and to other women who are facing this life altering diagnosis.
Thank you for being part of my support squad now and always!
Illuminations of Life Ceremony October 5, 2019 @ 6PM
The Torch ceremony is a moving experience promoting awareness, encouraging support for families affected by breast cancer, and fostering a sense of giving - pay it forward.
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Anonymous Friend | 10/02/2019 | $25.00 | You are a friend of Michelle Gittens and now you are a friend of mine. Cheering for you as you beat cancer's ass. | Jennifer Watters | 10/02/2019 | $60.00 | You are an inspiration to us all, Jamie. I am so proud to call you my sister. | Tori Turco | 10/01/2019 | $100.00 | Ileana Puppi | 09/30/2019 | $5.00 | you've got this | Ileana Puppi | 09/30/2019 | $25.00 | Good luck | Michael Tavares | 09/30/2019 | $187.00 | Carry that torch proudly! Your story serves as a powerful inspiration for woman all over. | Anonymous Friend | 09/30/2019 | $25.00 | Sending healing energy, strength, resilience, and never ending hope | Charney Petroske | 09/30/2019 | $50.00 | So proud of you! Love you- Charney and Joe | Jamie Johnson | 09/30/2019 | $635.00 | Shirts for walk and ribbon stickers | Jessica Goldstein | 09/30/2019 | $10.00 | Corey Calligano | 09/29/2019 | $5.00 | Thank u! | Melissa Mayfield | 09/29/2019 | $50.00 | Christina Andrade | 09/29/2019 | $5.00 | Thank you!! | Lizzie Blitz | 09/29/2019 | $10.00 | Donna Oneil | 09/29/2019 | $10.00 | I added a tip because you are cute ❤️ | Sumanee Ehrensaft | 09/28/2019 | $100.00 | Michelle Nguyen | 09/28/2019 | $100.00 | Jamie Johnson rocks!!! Love you my tower of strength! | Michelle Gittens | 09/27/2019 | $50.00 | Thank you for your continuing to inspire us with your strength and courage, Jamie! You're a true warrior. We love you and we're here for you throughout this entire battle. You got this! | Amy Weigand | 09/26/2019 | $5.00 | Excited for my new car decal! | Thomas Sullivan | 09/25/2019 | $250.00 | Jamie you are a true inspiration and we are so proud of you. Stay strong! | Lisa Smith | 09/25/2019 | $50.00 | Xoxo. Honored to call you my friend! Keep kicking ass. | Adrianne McGonigle | 09/24/2019 | $50.00 | You are an incredible woman with grace and strength! Sending you lots of hugs! You’ve got this! Keep going! Love ya! | Katy West | 09/23/2019 | $20.00 | Lynn Hernandez | 09/22/2019 | $100.00 | We love you, Jamie! Keep kicking ass and inspiring us all! | Joanna Johnston | 09/22/2019 | $75.00 | I love you, gorgeous! Wish I could be there! | Shane Hopkins | 09/21/2019 | $5.00 | Michelle St. Germaine | 09/21/2019 | $5.00 | You rock | Cristina Oliveira | 09/20/2019 | $20.00 | You are one of the strongest women I know . Love you | Ricardo Santos | 09/17/2019 | $40.00 | Ricardo Santos, Melissa Duarte & Rosa Almeida! | Anonymous Friend | 09/16/2019 | $506.01 | Jamie's Support Squad Bake Sale | Anonymous Friend | 09/16/2019 | $1,527.40 | Jamie's Support Squad Bake Sale | Lisa Adams | 09/16/2019 | $25.00 | You are truly inspiring and strong!!! Keep fighting! Xo | Besa Beja | 09/16/2019 | $40.00 | You are a true inspiration lady! Keep on fighting :) | Terri Stone | 09/15/2019 | $50.00 | Donating because of Jamie Johnson. | Donna Berard | 09/13/2019 | $25.00 | You've got this Jamie! Stay strong! | Dianne Sica | 09/12/2019 | $50.00 | So inspiring Jamie! Looking forward to seeing you back soon. | Jason Morin | 09/12/2019 | $25.00 | You are very inspirational and courageous. | Juliana Wong | 09/11/2019 | $25.00 | You got this!! | Andre Radzim | 09/10/2019 | $50.00 | Keep kicking cancer in the A%*! | Joshua Buttler | 09/10/2019 | $75.00 | Love you. | The Janssens and Chirharts | 09/10/2019 | $80.00 | Sending lots of love and prayers your way! | Maly Bernstein | 09/10/2019 | $65.00 | Jamie - Giving you our family registration fees, since we won't be able to make it. I hope you know that you bring light into the world in so many ways! Lots of hugs from me and the boys | Lori Helms | 09/10/2019 | $30.00 | Jamie, you are one of the strongest ladies I know, and you have many on your team. | Christopher Sughrue | 09/10/2019 | $25.00 | Keep fighting, your strength and courage is and will always be an inspiration to others. | Yvette Irving-Johnson | 09/06/2019 | $175.00 | Jamie: Me and James are so proud of you-your strength is unmatched and you will always have our love and support. Love, Yvette and James | Cia Tucci | 09/05/2019 | $200.00 | Thinking of you! | Lori Charron | 09/05/2019 | $25.00 | Strength and courage ❤️ | Julie Sandberg | 09/05/2019 | $25.00 | Your strength is something to truly admire. You got this girl! | Jan Lombardo | 09/03/2019 | $30.00 | In your Honor, Jamie. There are so many people behind you. | Felicia B. | 09/03/2019 | $25.00 | They couldn't have picked a better representative for the fighters! ❤️ | Arista Lee | 09/03/2019 | $10.00 | Love you my superhero Jamie! | Carla Rich | 08/27/2019 | $20.00 | Becky Wolfe | 08/18/2019 | $50.00 | You are one amazing lady, Jamie. I'm in awe of your strength and courage and fight, everyday. | Carlos Blanco | 08/17/2019 | $50.00 | You’re a badass Jamie ! ❤️ Carlos and Paola | Jill Wolf | 08/13/2019 | $100.00 | Just know you will kick cancers ass. You are one of the strongest people I know. You’ve got this. Love and hugs to you and Dee. Love Jill and the Wolfman | Aaron Heiner | 08/13/2019 | $100.00 | Dan Sieracki | 08/13/2019 | $25.00 | Jessica Dias DeJesus | 08/13/2019 | $30.00 | Your an inspiration!!! Keep rocking girl!!! | Stephanie Creger | 08/13/2019 | $40.00 | Susan Watters | 08/13/2019 | $50.00 | We're beyond proud,in awe,inspired,and amazed at how strong, courageous & determined Jamie is to fight this cancer & stay positive & keep her head up high & get through this.We love you! Ben&Susan | Heather Amin | 08/12/2019 | $25.00 | Meredith Gray | 08/12/2019 | $25.00 | ❤️ | Cristina Almeida | 08/12/2019 | $25.00 | I love you girl! | Sara and Toby | 08/12/2019 | $50.00 | You got this!! So in awe of your strength, grace, and positivity throughout it all. Love you!! | Jaime Kanzler | 08/11/2019 | $50.00 | Lots of love to you, D, and your family! | Lynne Chung | 08/11/2019 | $30.00 | You are truly an inspiration! Keep on sparkling and being kickass! | Ron and Steph Sik | 08/11/2019 | $50.00 | Lisa Solem | 08/11/2019 | $30.00 | Watters Susan | 08/11/2019 | $100.00 | Love You! | Bev Baer | 08/10/2019 | $100.00 | So proud of you and the strength and courage you continue to show! Love you cousin! | Derek Meister | 08/10/2019 | $20.00 | Love! | Jennifer Cappucci | 08/09/2019 | $50.00 | Lisa Peterson | 08/09/2019 | $25.00 | Jamie, you are a true fighter and inspiration to all women! I am with you and love you! Lisa | Kaitlin McNamara | 08/09/2019 | $25.00 | Stay strong girl! You got this! ❤️❤️ | Ileana Puppi | 08/08/2019 | $25.00 | You got this! | Patrick Algyer | 08/08/2019 | $50.00 | Kristin Kelly | 08/08/2019 | $50.00 | Love you! | Anonymous Friend | 08/08/2019 | $50.00 | Keep Inspiring! Keep touching lives! | Laura Smith | 08/08/2019 | $50.00 | Keep kicking butt my friend!!!! <3 | Bryan Stainfield | 08/08/2019 | $50.00 | Brian Woods | 08/08/2019 | $25.00 | Carlos Polanco | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | <3 (that's suppose to be a heart) | Anonymous Friend | 08/07/2019 | $50.00 | Anais Plummer | 08/07/2019 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | From the moment I met you at Target I knew you were a boss! | Kate Jackson | 08/07/2019 | $50.00 | You are a strong woman and proud to have you as my cousin and friend. | Dina Umberto | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | ❤️❤️ | Anonymous Friend | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | amazing! | Patricia Fox | 08/07/2019 | $50.00 | You’re kicking cancers butt | Kelley Chin | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | Hugs! Xoxo ♥️ | Gina Corriveau | 08/07/2019 | $25.00 | You are such an inspiration. I am so fortunate to know you. | Jamie Johnson | 04/08/2019 | $25.00 |
Total | $6,905.41 |