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📍10-I-C | 🌊 Ride the Wave
☀️ Sunshine | 🩷 Breast Cancer Thriver
❤️ Northern Illinois University Alumna
💜 Joliet Junior College Alumna

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First time participating in a Virtual 5K. First time using the Strava app. First time completing a 5K on an indoor track at the @margaretmaddoxymca . Here’s to you @jolietjrcollege !!! #proudalumna 💜👏🏽🖤🙌🏽

Run With The JJC Wolves. #jolietjuniorcollege #jjcfoundation5K #jolietjuniorcollegefoundationandalumnirelations #breastcancersurvivor taken in Margaret Maddox Family YMCA by @matthewsdaughter

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One of my goals this year was to complete a 5K. On Saturday, September 26, I crossed the finish line of my third race, walking and jogging my way through the course. My goal was to finish in 45 minutes, but the Nashville hills had other plans! Most importantly, I completed the race, earned another medal, and proved to myself that consistency pays off. On to the next one! 👏🏽🎉❤️🚶🏽‍♀️💙🏃🏽‍♀️🥇🙌🏽#tennesseetitans #BecomeONEWithUs! #titansfoundation5k #keepfightingcancer #breastcancerthriver taken in Nissan Stadium by @matthewsdaughter

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I had the incredible honor of celebrating my sister as she reached a powerful milestone: her very first billboard promoting the upcoming Widows Well event! 🎉👏🏽

This is more than a billboard — it is reflection of her vision, purpose, and commitment to making a difference. Watching her dream come to life on such a grand scale was an unforgettable and inspiring moment. I could not be prouder of you! 🙌🏽💜🎊

Your voice, passion, and vision are creating meaningful impact, and this is only the beginning. The future is bright, and I know @widows.well will continue to touch lives, inspire healing, and transform communities. Keep shining Sissy — your greatest impact is still ahead! ✨✨✨

#widowswell #widowswellceo #ceolatoyabrown taken in Nashville, TN by @matthewsdaughter

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5k. #2. Complete. 👏🏽🎉🩷🥇🙌🏽

#runnash #dollyparton #9to5k taken in Tony Rose Park by @matthewsdaughter

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Race ready!!!! BIG Baby Jesus and the Grown One too, be a HEAT fence…🤭🥵😅

Mentally and physically preparing for my 2nd 5k this year. Honoring Dolly Parton!!! This one’s for you…🚶🏽‍♀️🩷🏃🏽‍♀️#9to5k #clockoutlaceup #nashvilletn #runnash

In the words of Shawn Dromgoole, “Bless this walk!!!” #wewalkwithshawn taken in Music City by @matthewsdaughter

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Today marks Week 6 of working with my Personal Trainer, and I’m so proud of the progress I’m making! 🎉🙌🏽💪🏽

This week, I exceeded the 30-second requirement for a forearm plank and held it for 40 seconds (3 sets). I probably could have gone even longer! 🔥🔥

I’m getting stronger and stronger every week. I’m loving this journey! 💪🏽💜

Progress is progress. I’m celebrating every win! 🎉🙌🏽 taken in A Train Fitness Coaching by @matthewsdaughter

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My Oncologist told me about @gildasclubmiddletn when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September 2024.

Gilda’s was a lifeline in the beginning of this unknown journey. Now, it’s my soft landing place. ❤️🖤

Cancer is not lonely.
Cancer is not isolating.
Cancer does not win.

Feel free to share with Cancer patients and their families that need support. ❤️🖤

https://gildasclubmiddletn.org/

#gildasclubmiddletennessee taken in Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee by @matthewsdaughter

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🥂 Dinner with Friends 🥂

A beautiful evening spent celebrating a birthday, special milestones, and the incredible bond of friendship! 🎉💐🎊

Many thanks for such a delectable meal! The salad was so refreshing, the steak and potatoes were absolute perfection, and the cheesecake was simply mind-blowing! 🔥🔥🔥

I truly appreciate you all for pouring so much extra love into every delicious bite. Your thoughtfulness and hospitality made the evening even more special. 🫶🏽

Here’s to many more beautiful memories, celebrations, laughter, and love. May this divine sisterhood continue to flourish! 💜💜💜

#merkuskitchenllc #privatechef #madewithlove taken in Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee by @matthewsdaughter

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It was such an honor and pleasure to create a beautiful dinner for some truly special ladies at @gildasclubmiddletn. ❤️

Thank you so much, Christen, for trusting Merkus Kitchen to prepare this special dinner for you all. It was a privilege to cook with love and create a meal meant to nourish, comfort, and bring people together. 🥰✨

Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of such a meaningful evening. 💕🍽️
#privatechef #viral #fyp #catering #nashville by @matthewsdaughter

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A month ago, I committed to working with a personal trainer through the Survivor Fitness program — and Matthew has been pushing me past every comfort zone I used to hide behind. My arms, my legs, my whole body feels the work. The soreness reminds me that I’m showing up, I’m fighting for myself, and I’m getting stronger every single week. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🏋🏽‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️

For a long time, mirrors were hard for me. I avoided them because I didn’t feel proud of what I saw. But recently, after visiting two different doctors and seeing the same number on both scales, I realized something huge: I’ve lost 15 pounds. That was consistency, discipline, and choosing myself again and again. 🥰🥰🥰

And when I finally looked in the mirror — really looked — I saw it. A smaller face. A lighter body. A healthier me. My energy is better. My confidence is rising. My health is shifting in the right direction. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Disclaimer: This 15‑pound loss didn’t happen in the last month. It’s been a steady, intentional journey throughout the year — water aerobics, workouts, and most importantly, changing the way I think about food, drink, and my overall lifestyle. Slow progress is still progress. And it’s the kind that lasts. #breastcancerthriver #dcis #breastcancerfighter

https://www.atrainfitnesscoaching.com/ taken in A Train Fitness Coaching by @matthewsdaughter

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My people!!!! A great production to see…#thewoodsman #streettheatrecompany

…Compelling…
…Riveting…
…Magnetic….

Now, give to up for @sassmasterjazz !!!!!! Congratulations!!! I’m so proud of you!!!! You did it!!!! And I have your autograph!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽💜💜✍🏽✍🏽🎉🎉 taken in Street Theatre Company by @matthewsdaughter

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Friday Night Lights!!!!! The Tennessee Titans: Blue & White Scrimmage Game🏈🏈🏈🏈

This is the last scrimmage game in the original stadium. 🥹🥹

Happy to have this experience with myMommyTwin and the Ken2Ken twins!!!

Titan 🆙 ❤️💙❤️💙 @titans taken in Nissan Stadium by @matthewsdaughter

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