BUFFALO, N.Y. Sharon Sanford is not shy about a diagnosis that left her afraid, but not alone. Sanford was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma which had spread to her lymph nodes in October 2017.<\/p>\n
A year after her diagnosis, Sanford founded Sadie Strong, faith based not-for-profit to promote early detection of breast cancer and healthy living in Buffalo.<\/p>\n
\"I wanted to be able to give back to women who may be going through the same thing,\" Sanford said.<\/p>\n
\"Early detection is really key for your survival,\" Sanford add.<\/p>\n
Her cancer was detected during her annual routine mammogram. It was a surprise because she had no family history.<\/p>\n
The journey was tough from telling her husband and children about her cancer diagnosis to losing her hair.<\/p>\n
Sharon Sanford<\/p>\n
Her youngest son was a senior in high school. She made it a point to attend all of his football and basketball games.<\/p>\n
Sanford is the Associate Athletic Director for the University at Buffalo. Teams showed support.<\/p>\n
Sharon Sanford<\/p>\n
Sanford and her husband of 28 years fought the battle together.<\/p>\n
\"He was really scared because the thought of losing his wife the mother of his children that plagued him everyday,\" Sanford said.<\/p>\n
Sadie Strong, in partnership with the Community Health Center of Buffalo, will hold the first annual Health & Wellness Community Fun Day!<\/p>\n
It will be on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bennett W. Smith Senior Family Life Center at 833 Michigan Avenue in Buffalo near the medical campus.<\/p>\n
Programs include line dancing, a chair yoga class, health screenings, a Zumba fitness class, ask-the-doctor workshop, stress management workshop, health and advocacy information, healthy eating and meal prep seminar, prizes and giveaways.<\/p>\n
S. Sanford<\/p>\n
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