Diane Parker - Founder, Rider & Director. USA.
7 years HER2+ survivor.
Diagnosed: 2004.
Diane was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in November of 2004. After going for regular mammograms it had somehow gone undetected and Diane went for a second opinion which confirmed her worst fears after a biopsy was done. Diane had a bilateral mastectomy and chemo, she also found out that she had the HER2+ Breast Cancer, and had to go onto an IV drug called Herceptin. During this year's ride, Diane will celebrate her seventh year of surviving breast cancer.
In 1996 Diane's cousin had died of breast cancer as she was diagnosed in a very advanced stage. Diane was involved with the Ladies of Harley in the USA at the time, and they decided to spread the word for women to be aware of this dreaded disease. Diane couldn't believe it when she too was faced with this diagnosis later. Diane knows because of her awareness she was able to pick up her breast cancer at an early stage.
After her diagnosis, while living in South Africa, Diane was invited to ride in the USA with a group of women that were all breast cancer survivors. Diane wanted to bring something similar to South Africa but also bring awareness, education and support and in October 2006 "Biking for Breast Health – A Journey of Hope" was born.
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Funds raised from Rider fundraising initiatives are used for awareness and education campaigns of the importance of early detection, as well as to provide support to people with breast cancer in less fortunate areas.
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