Leila is a wife, mother, and breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in December 2023 at the age of 38. Because the cancer had already spready to several lymph nodes, she immediately begin an intensive treatment plan which included chemotherapy, tow major surgeries, and daily radiation. Thanks to advancement in research and treatments, she is officially cancer free!
Elizabeth Alexander, who was honored at our North Carolina Discovery Ball on March 15, 2024 passed away on June 27.
Elizabeth continued to lean on her family, friends and faith throughout her cancer journey with Stage IV colon cancer, but recently entered hospice care. When she shared her story in the video and in person at the Discovery Ball, we know that everyone recognized her strength and passion for life. She faced her cancer fight with inspiring courage and grace.
We are so grateful for her willingness to use her experience to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of funding for cancer research.
We will continue to honor her memory.
The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
