In September of this year, I will be trekking 100km in 5 days through the Valley of the Moon (Wadi Rum), along with 119 HSBC Colleagues across the globe in support of the Jordan River Foundation (JRF), WNY Ovarian Cancer Project (OCP), and to raise awareness for sustainability.

I chose to fund WNY Ovarian Cancer Project, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide education on the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer. This group provides resources and supportive services to women with cancer and their families. I have seen and experienced their support first hand, leading me to where I am today.

The role of mental health is extremely important in cancer outcomes. Being diagnosed with cancer changes your life. Knowing someone who has experienced a similar journey or who will be there to answer any questions you may have is very comforting. We are not alone in this world. The stats and facts are out there, 1 in 3 individuals will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes. This affects everyone around us.

Let's support this effort and make a difference!!

About OCP: https://ovariancancerproject.org/