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02/24/2026

DBC gave me a platform to share my story. I’m grateful for their support.

Want to share yours? I’d be happy to support you if you need help with the translation. DM me. 💕

We’ve seen over and over the impact of personal stories. We’re so grateful to everyone who has courageously and openly shared their breast cancer experience. Stories educate and encourage women to advocate for themselves. We would be honoured to share your story with our community (on social media and our website).

Anything goes—long or short. Many people include:
how the diagnosis came about, treatment choices, how you felt through the journey, how you’re doing now, what you’d like others (without breast cancer) to know. Examples can be seen on our website densebreastscanada.ca

We share a story every two-three weeks and are currently scheduling for March. If you’d like to share, please email your story to info@densebreastScanada.ca
If you have any questions, please text us at 416-809-7976. Thank you so much for the consideration.

02/22/2026

One change I made because of breast cancer?
I stopped putting myself last.

I see me now - listening to my body, protecting my peace and honouring my self-care goals without guilt.

📸 These photos tell a deeper story.

Holding Time Magazine’s 2006 cover titled “You” - not knowing then how clearly it would reflect me twenty years later (2006 → 2026). Now, I am using technology to create my own platform for the world to learn about my cancer journey as a Deaf person and to show how it is possible to support others in this space.

Unknown to me back then, my “Pretty in Pink” pose would become my colour, representing breast cancer awareness and hope.

Not for recognition but for purpose.

My role is multi-levelled - from a young, healthy high schooler, to a high school teacher, mother to a Deaf child (now a teenager!) and now a breast cancer advocate - shaped by my real-life experiences as a Deaf woman diagnosed with breast cancer.

Looking back, I want to empower young people not to take everything for granted, especially when they are in a different mindset or have different values. Life is precious and self care matters.

Today, I stand humbly as an advocate for breast cancer awareness in the Deaf Community - with honour, resilience and heart.

Now, it is about paying it forward - sharing knowledge, breaking barriers and saving lives for the future of humanity.

My daughter’s future generation matters - for good health and prevention - just like all the children in this world. Including yours.

Small changes. Big meaning.

Because I am worth it - and so is the next generation. 💗

✨ Self-care is NOT selfish - it is survival, it is leadership and it is the first step in creating a brighter future for everyone we love.

02/16/2026

Life is not fair.

Last November, I lost a good friend to breast cancer. I just found out that I also lost a friend, Shannon, from my childhood. She turned 47 last month. She had metastatic breast cancer.

My heart feels heavy and the pain is real…..

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18)

I don’t have all the answers but I hold onto love, memories and the comfort that God is near during this hard time.

Lucia xo

02/14/2026

On this Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love shown through strength, service and remembrance.

We thank our breast cancer fighters, families, and frontline workers and we remember lovingly those who have gone before us.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

May God’s peace and comfort be with you all.

02/09/2026

The registration is open!

Exclusively for Deaf, DeafBlind and/or Hard of hearing women in Canada who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

https://form.jotform.com/260300314768047

Please share. Thank you!
Lucia

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/03/2026

A date has been set for Canada’s first retreat for DDBHH women diagnosed with breast cancer!

August 17-19, 2026!

The application form will be open this weekend!

Stay tuned for more details! 💕

Lucia Jackson
Founder of Pink Arrows

01/03/2026

Hey everyone!

Just a friendly reminder to check in with your health. If you haven't had your mammogram this year, now is a great time to schedule one.

Early detection is key and taking care of ourselves is so important. Please make sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor! 💖

Stay healthy and take care of yourself!

12/25/2025

To those who have shared or liked my posts, THANK YOU! Donations are also appreciated. You know who you are.

🤟🏻💕 Happy Holidays!

12/25/2025

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12/25/2025

The holiday season can be tough for those with breast cancer, whether they are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or recovering from surgery.

Here are some ways to support someone with breast cancer during the holidays:

💕 Spend Time Together: Just hang out, in person or on video calls

💕Offer Help: Assist with cooking, cleaning, or errands

💕Create a Cozy Space: Organize a movie night or a quiet area to relax

💕 Include Them: Invite them to holiday gatherings but understand if they need to skip

💕 Send Care Packages: Gifts with comfort items or self-care products can be nice

💕 Listen: Be there to hear how they feel

💕 Be Flexible: Understand if plans change or they need to rest

💕 Check In: A quick text or call can show you care

These small gestures can mean a lot. 💕 Let’s spread love and support this holiday season.

12/04/2025

I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my dear friend Monica - especially after reuniting with her during the pandemic, more than 20 years after our paths first crossed.

Our lives unfolded in different countries and different ways, yet they became deeply connected through a shared journey we never imagined: breast cancer.

In 2020, Monica reached out personally to tell me she, too, was facing breast cancer. From that moment, our bond deepened in a way words can barely describe.

We first met back in 1995 at a leadership camp for Deaf youth. Even then, we connected through our passion for leadership, empowerment and advocating for our Deaf communities - despite living miles apart: Monica in California and me in Toronto.

Fast forward three decades and there we were again - Deaf women facilitators, leading America’s first retreat for Deaf women affected by breast cancer, made possible by Image Reborn Foundation. Life has a powerful way of bringing souls back together.

Tragically, Monica passed away on November 29, 2025. Our time together was far too short but that reunion was a beautiful celebration of resilience, growth and the unbreakable bond we shared. In our conversations, stories, and laughter, I felt the strength born from everything we had endured.

I am grateful for the moments we shared. We empowered one another, believing in ourselves and in giving back - not fully realizing the “ripple effect” we were creating at the time.

Monica was more than a cancer fighter. She was an advocate, a facilitator and most importantly, a true friend who lifted me up and inspired everyone she touched.

When I look at Monica’s legacy - not only her accomplishments but her beautiful family and the lives she shaped - one thing is clear: she built a beautiful life. She poured love into all of us, deeply and wholeheartedly.

Until we meet again. 🤟🏻💕 Har Monica

12/01/2025

Update: Monica Har’s passing

Please support Ilarion and his kids in this difficult time.

Any contribution is appreciated. 💕