When Abel was diagnosed with stage III (3) breast cancer at 61 years old, his world—and the world of his family—changed forever. The diagnosis alone was shocking, but the reactions he faced made it even harder. People looked at him with disbelief. Breast cancer doesn’t happen to men—at least that’s what many think.
But it does.
For Abel and countless others, a breast cancer diagnosis is not only a physical battle but also an emotional one. It’s a fight against silence, stigma, and lack of awareness. Men rarely see themselves represented in the conversation about breast cancer, leaving them feeling isolated in a journey that is already difficult enough.
Abel’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful.
His days are filled with appointments, procedures, and the constant need to adapt to a “new normal.” After working more than 30 years to provide for his family, he suddenly had to stop working.
“The past couple of years have been hard because it’s all been about accepting change whether I want to or not,” Abel says. “But my family and God have been my guiding lights, and I am still thankful to just even be here.”
Thankfully, Abel has not walked this road alone.
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has stood beside him, providing financial support through its Breast Care Assistance Fund, sending care packages, and offering resources, encouragement, and a community of survivors who truly understand. For Abel, these weren’t just services—they were reminders that he wasn’t alone, even in his darkest moments.
“I never realized how much I took my health for granted until I no longer had it,” Abel shares. “DBCC reminded me that I wasn’t alone.”
This is what your gift makes possible.
When you give to DBCC, you are doing more than funding programs—you are giving survivors like Abel hope, strength, and dignity. Your generosity makes it possible to provide:
• Financial assistance for families in crisis
• Peer mentoring so no one faces cancer alone
• Education and outreach that saves lives through early detection
Every dollar matters. A gift of $50, $100, $250, or any amount meaningful to you helps the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition continue this vital work.
Abel’s journey is one of resilience and faith, but it is also a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a future worth fighting for.
Today, you have the power to stand with Abel and so many others who need help, hope, and healing.
Will you make a donation today to support survivors like Abel?
Together, we can bring light into the lives of those facing breast cancer—and remind them they are never alone. Donate today to support survivors like Abel!
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