Fort Worth Stock Show and Pink Rodeo
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The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo went pink on Tuesday to raise awareness for breast cancer and raise money for the Careity Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps patients with early detection and treatment.
“Because, unfortunately, in our entire lives, too many people have suffered from cancer,” Victoria Gonzalez said. “I had breast cancer. I had invasive plastic carcinoma.”
Gonzalez was a single mother with no health insurance when she was diagnosed in October 2020. She said the Careity Foundation helped pay for her mammograms and treatment, helped her find a doctor, and supported her in her fight against cancer.
“When you discover this information initially, when you’re diagnosed, it’s surreal,” Gonzalez said. “I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be here right now if it wasn’t for them.”
Gonzalez now works for the Careity Foundation, helping other cancer patients as a patient consultant.
“I started volunteering because I wanted to repay everything Careity has done to help me on my journey,” Gonzalez said. “So cancer is something. It will sound very strange, but I considered it a gift,” said Gonzalez.
A gift because now she can help Careity Foundation patients by knowing what they go through fighting cancer.
“I can honestly say that this is a journey that I am proud of,” Gonzalez said. “I’m glad I passed.”
The Careity Foundation helps patients with all types of cancer.
ONLINE: Learn more from the Careity Foundation.
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