What does it take to turn a breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help others? Carol Grimaldi is the co-founder of Together in Pink, an organization born from her own breast cancer experience.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Carol:
- Brings comfort bags to women going through chemotherapy
- Uses movement and Zumba as a tool for healing
- Makes sure women understand their own diagnosis
Dorothy talks with Carol about how she learned to face tough decisions and why knowing about your breasts could save your life.
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Key Questions Answered
- Who is Carol Grimaldi and what is her role in Together in Pink?
- How did Carol's journey with breast cancer begin?
- What is Carol’s professional background outside of her advocacy work?
- What was Carol’s immediate emotional and practical reaction to her diagnosis?
- How did Carol’s family react and support her during her diagnosis and treatment?
- What type of breast cancer did Carol have, and what treatments did she undergo?
- How did Carol continue working and maintain her Zumba involvement during treatment?
- What prompted the founding of Together in Pink, and how does it support patients?
- What challenges exist in spreading breast cancer awareness in different communities?
- What main message does Carol want women to understand about breast cancer?
- How did personal health challenges in Carol’s family reinforce her advocacy?
- What advice and resources does Carol give to women going through breast cancer?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "Carol Grimaldi: Together in Pink"
04:00 "Unexpected Breast Cancer Diagnosis"
08:26 "Breaking Tough News at Dinner"
11:04 Breast Cancer Journey and Discovery
14:27 Doctor's Ultimatum: September Deadline
19:57 Overcoming Intense Pain
20:33 Chair Dancing Transformation
24:09 Zumba, Night Activities, Family Travels
27:52 Understanding Breast Cancer Diversity
30:25 "Purpose Through Adversity"
34:49 Supportive Fitness for Tough Times
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