Cathy Gailey, Co-Founder aka " Pinky " cgailey@remax.net 2010 Bikers Battling Breast Cancer, Inc. " Ms. 1 in 8 " Diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer at 33 with two young children. That was 10 years ago this year. Back then 33 was unheard of to get Breast Cancer. Today 33 is no longer unheard of. I found a pea sized lump while performing a self breast exam. Many young breast cancer survivors find their cancer by breast exams since a mammogram is not recommended until the age of 40. There was never a moment where the Dr. calls the patient into the office and tells her she has cancer. The only indication was the radiologist when he put my young son on the table and used the ultra sound to find his heartbeat. He stared me in the eyes and said “this is life-focus on this-this is life”. I knew at that moment I had Breast Cancer and the radiologist was sending me a message. Focus on my children! I had a mastectomy followed with reconstruction surgery. After the surgery they discovered the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. I would be required to have chemotherapy. I had a bad reaction to the chemo and had to be hospitalized for every treatment. I don't like to share my experience with chemo. It’s like giving birth, everyone likes to share their horror stories with someone who is pregnant. I would rather focus on the positive! I am married to a wonderful man named Al and will celebrate our 25th Anniversary this December. I have two children, Brittany 20 -and Kenny 16 who were 6 and 2 at the time I had my cancer. Email Cathy at: cgailey@remax.net

Sheri Waynick, Co-Founder aka " Wings " swaynick@comcast.net Diagnosed at the age of 37 was such a shock for me. No history of breast cancer in my family……too young for mammograms……healthy and active – of course this diagnosis knocked the wind out of my sails. I decided to fight hard and not let this disease get the best of me. My treatments – 4 rounds of adriomycin/cytoxin, 4 rounds of Taxol, 52 rounds of herceptin, and 30 radiation treatments. Yes – a year rollercoaster, but at the same time a wonderful blessing. I’ve met some of the most wonderful people in the world and feel such a strong friendship with so many! At the time of my diagnosis, I owned my own business. After realizing that God had given me my life, I knew I needed to do something else serving others…….I was led to the local American Cancer Society office where I became the senior manager supervising 11 counties. The volunteers………WOW……….what can I say – a special group of people who taught me so much about giving and serving man kind. Now, back in business while continuing to volunteer for ACS, Cathy and I decided to start a new non-profit focused on education and not fund-raising. We launched BRA – empowering young women to take control of their bodies and realize the importance of early breast cancer detection. The reason for riding a motorcycle? We wanted the survivors to do something outside of their comfort zone and face this fear head on – as they did with breast cancer. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishing something that you feared so much and realize that you can do anything you put your mind to! We are not only empowering these teenage girls, but also ourselves! I have two daughters- Jessica (22) & Jackie (17) - my girls were 10 & 15 at the time of my diagnosis. I am married to a very supportive husband named Bob, and we will celebrate our 25th anniversary in March of 2008. Thank you BRA sisters for all the laughter and tears! I will forever be indebted because of your friendships! I look forward to meeting all the new BRA sisters who will be joining us in the years to come! Email Sheri at: swaynick@comcast.net

R. I. P.                  R. I. P.                  R. I. P. SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 Peggy Auxier aka " Sweeper " R. I. P.                  R. I. P.                  R. I. P. SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

“Knowledge is Power”