My name is Merleen, in Aug of 2023 I was diagnosed with breast cancer! Now August of 24 I am cancer free, down 35 lbs, 51 and feeling fab
We would like to thank you for supporting Merleen Gonzalez in this year's competition. Your support helps us contribute to the National Breast Cancer Foundation who provides early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer.
I am actually over 50. Last year after my cancer diagnosis I started losing weight and taking better care of myself. As a mom it’s so easy to put yourself on the back burner and lose yourself. Which I totally did. I love that I am finding myself again. Love being active, walking and shopping with my 17 year old son
How do you stay fabulous?I stayed working throughout my entire cancer fight. I needed the support from my work family as my immediate family all lives 1800 miles away from me. I have a 21 year old son who is a runner in college so I love to go to his races, and I also have a 17 year old son who is my shopping buddy! And my Real Housewives buddy! They make fighting for my life worth every bit of pain! Love them more than life!!!!
What would you do with the $40,000?With one child in college and another heading there in a few years I would put some towards that. But I would also take a nice trip with the family! My family is everything to me💗
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