Meet Aimee

At just 31, Aimee's life changed in an instant. A primary school relief teacher and mother of two, she discovered a hard lump in her breast during a routine self-check in September 2024. Days later, her fears were confirmed when she was diagnosed with stage 2B ER/PR breast cancer.

"The whirlwind of appointments began immediately," Aimee recalls.

"PET scans, MRI, heart echo, genetic testing, surgeon appointments-it was non-stop." By October she had begun chemotherapy: four rounds of the "Red Devil," followed by weekly paclitaxel. Severe fatigue and relentless brain fog became her new normal, but she pushed through, determined to do everything she could.

Her greatest motivation was her family. "My priority was to live a long, healthy life so I could watch my children grow up," she says. In April 2025, Aimee made the brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy, giving herself the best chance at recovery.

Even in the darkest moments, Aimee was struck by the kindness of others.

Her school adjusted her workload, friends organised meals and activities, and complete strangers donated experiences and hampers to bring joy to her family. "My eyes were opened to how absolutely beautiful people are," she reflects.

Fatigue often left her with little energy beyond work and caring for her children. Exercise felt out of reach

- until she joined a cancer-specific group. Having set time dedicated to movement transformed her mindset.

"It helped me feel stronger, more capable, and more positive about my future," she shares.

Her message to others is filled with encouragement:

"I pray you feel the positives of exercise earlier in your journey. Being informed and encouraged is so important when you can feel isolated and weak. Do what you can. They understand you aren't at your strongest during treatment-but don't let it be your weakest either."