This cancer pin is a sign to express solidarity, support, and awarness for those affected by colorectal cancer and draws attention to preventive screenings and early detection. A simple pin often starts a converstation which can lead to education and action
Each name signifies a personal story, a life cut short, and a family forever changed. The central message, framed by these losses, captures the deep pain of watching a loved one suffer while also expressing a universal plea for a cure. It's more than a memorial, it's a call to action, a reminder of the real human cost of cancer, and a visual symbol of love, grief, and the enduring hope that no one else will have to lose someone they love to this disease.
At the center of the memorial piece is a tribute to my mom, who lost her courageous battle with colon cancer. She is the person I loved who needed a cure the inspiration behind the message, “Surrounding these words are the names and memories of others who were also taken too soon by cancer, forming a circle of remembrance, grief, and love. But in the center is my mom because her strength, her fight, and her love remain the heart of this memorial. This piece not only honors her legacy but also stands as a call for awareness, for research, and for the hope that one day, no one else will have to lose someone they love to this disease.