Survivors, thrivers and supporters gathered for a photo-op after fellowship session on the sixth Annual Queens Most cancers Stroll Candlelight Vigil on the Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens, on Oct. 28.
Photograph by Tangerine Clarke
Survivors, thrivers, and supporters, Oct. 28 joined Allison Alexis throughout a night of fellowship, and to honor these misplaced to most cancers, throughout the Queens Most cancers Stroll’s 6th Annual Candlelight vigil, held on the Radha Krishna Mandir Inc., in Jamaica, Queens.
Towards a pink backdrop with inspiring phrases akin to, “Power, Hope, Survivors, Combat, Collectively, Energy,” Alexis, founding father of the Queens Most cancers Stroll, a Trinidadian-born advocate for her neighborhood who, continues to battle the sickness, hosted the Breast Most cancers Consciousness occasion, and delivered an inspirational speak to sooth, and empower her fellow warriors, some who’ve crushed breast most cancers, and others who proceed to obtain therapy, of their combat to remain wholesome.
A woman of power, and willpower, a torchbearer, Alexis, the Angels of Hope Most cancers Consciousness Group, founder spoke of her journey as a most cancers survivor, noting that everybody offers with the sickness otherwise, giving themselves time to heal, earlier than talking of their sickness.
She stated she was suggested to undergo a double mastectomy process as a result of it was felt that there wouldn’t be a recurrence. “It could not have come again within the breast, nevertheless it may have returned in one other a part of my physique,” she shared.
“Everybody has most cancers cells, however stress makes you very irregular in your life. My most cancers was hormonal each month that I had my cycle I needed to break down on this sidewalk,” Alexis spoke frankly about her struggles earlier than she was identified over ten years in the past.
A 22-year-old survivor, spoke with tears in her eyes about being identified at age 13 in her homeland of Trinidad & Tobago, and the tribulations she skilled whereas in search of the required therapy to save lots of her life.
One other stunning woman, a mom, dressed sporting a pink breast most cancers ribbon on her lapel, was emotional about how tough it was to simply accept that she had the illness, however finally, getting the therapy wanted, to reside a cancer-free life.
The ladies praised Alexis for her steadfast dedication, and vigilance in insuring that they get the therapy, love, and help from her advocacy, calling her the “wonderful” Alison Alexis.
Angela Vasquez posted on social media, “Allison Alexis, I need to thanks on your love and dedication to all you do in bringing consciousness to most cancers.”
She added, “once I spoke to you earlier within the week, I may barely perceive what you have been saying, and also you caring that you just might need to cancel the sixth Annual Vigil however know you’d do the whole lot to get higher to not disappoint anybody right this moment.
“Though you wore a masks at instances I actually admire you and your dedication. I’m so grateful to in a position to attend your vigil yearly assembly new folks and studying new issues. I’ll at all times be there to help you. Thanks for the chance yr after yr, stated Vasquez.
Sherry Sisarran stated, yesterday we had our annual most cancers candle vigil. As with on daily basis, life, I generally get pissed off, however I then go to 1 of those occasions and boy, life slaps me in my face, and I understand I’m actually blessed and grateful for the life I’ve. Allison Alexis, please proceed doing these occasions…you’ve got my assist and help at all times,” stated Sissaran.
Throughout the lighting of candles, the women known as the names of liked one who had handed, earlier than being serenaded with a lovely emotional, and soothing rendition by Vikki S. Labban.
Alexis thanked Matee Singh Keisha, and the Radha Krishna Mandir Inc. for “permitting us to have the sixth Annual candlelight vigil in honor of Breast Most cancers Consciousness Month. I admire it and thanks for the whole lot that you just did to assist make it successful,” she stated.
