In 2009, when Marlena Ortiz was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, she had trouble finding and connecting with other young people going through a similar experience. That’s why she began the nonprofit Beating Cancer in Heels. Well that, and because she wears high heels to all her treatments. Marlena says the organization is all about maintaining your sense of self and continuing to feel beautiful even after undergoing breast cancer treatment.
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