10/17/2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while I think it’s incredibly important to bring attention to breast cancer, I also think it’s an opportunity to have a bigger conversation about women’s health.
As a physical therapist, I get to work with a lot of young female athletes, but I also get the opportunity to be around so many amazing moms and women in our community. And the older I get, the more I realize just how important these conversations are.
For me, breast cancer isn’t just a statistic. My grandmother had breast cancer, so it’s something I’ve always been aware of in my own family. I’ve had multiple Built by Borda girls whose moms have gone through breast cancer, and two years ago, the first of my own Built by Borda girls went through her own battle.
It’s one thing to know that approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s another thing to see how many people around you have been affected by it.
And while breast cancer is something we absolutely need to talk about, it’s not the only women’s health concern that deserves our attention.
One of the reasons I’m so passionate about working with young female athletes is that I want them to understand that taking care of their bodies is about so much more than sports performance or appearance. We’re building habits, confidence, and knowledge that I hope will help them advocate for their health long after their athletic careers are over.
And for all the moms and women who spend so much time taking care of everyone else, I hope this is a reminder that your health deserves that same attention.
We can’t prevent every diagnosis, but we can learn more about our bodies, understand our risks, make healthy choices, and stop putting off the things that matter.
That’s also why we’re hosting Grace with Friends on October 23, raising money for Pink Ribbon Good to support people and families facing breast and gynecological cancers.
Because taking care of ourselves matters. And showing up for each other matters, too. 🩷
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