Strong & Beautiful- Gifts for Breast Cancer Patients

My name is Payton Priebe, and I am a senior at Watervliet High School. 

When I was in 4th grade, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at just 36 years old. Hearing that your mom has cancer is a moment you will never forget. After about 2 years of treatments, surgeries, traveling to different hospitals, and many doctors appointments,  my mom finally was cancer free, and life would settle down. She is now 8 years cancer free! 

Through my mom’s experience, she received a basket of beauty items from a company, and this is one thing that really made an impact. She always said if she looked like she wasn’t sick, she would feel less sick, and be happier. She didn’t go anywhere without her makeup done. Makeup & nail polish, although small, can really make a woman feel beautiful, especially in a time they may not think they are beautiful at all.

For my FCCLA (Family, Careers, and Community leaders of America) project, “Strong & Beautiful”, I am raising money to send totes filled with beauty & “feel good” products to women in Berrien County who have Breast Cancer. A basket of these items can definitely put a smile on a woman’s face, and make her feel beautiful in a time she may not feel it. I am partnering with the Berrien County Cancer Service to do this. I appreciate any, and all help to make this project successful.