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I have a lot of breast cancer history on my mother's side of the family.

When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, my middle school friends and myself really had no idea the impact of that diagnosis, but my family did.

Both of my grandmothers were diagnosed with breast cancer - one is a survivor and one passed away.

Breast cancer, whether I like it or not, is part of my family's story. That's why I am so passionate about raising awareness, because I have seen firsthand how it can impact others.

When I was 14, my dad came home one day and told us he had cancer. It was looking pretty bad. And I remember him saying how afraid he was that he hadn't gotten to do the things he wanted to do during his life. He had surgery and survived. And he's still alive today, thank God. But it made a big impact on me.

I lost my mom to breast cancer about three years ago, and it has changed me forever.

I grew up knowing the importance of breast cancer.

I think a lot of people just aren't aware how young you can be and be diagnosed with breast cancer.

My mother did not want cancer to interfere with my life, as she knew it would eventually end hers.