The former vice president launched the Biden Cancer Initiative earlier this year in honor of his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015. Biden and his wife, Jill, created the nonprofit to identify and address the critical issues in cancer prevention, research and care.
“The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union,” she posted. “The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let’s fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality.”
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Chris Ozer
Chris Ozer photographed Carol Miele “I’ve seen some really special moments with Carol. We captured her having breakfast with her husband. Just those simple interactions and those daily activities that we all can relate too, it was important to me that we capture them, so I’m so glad we did.”
Carol Miele blogging about all things MBC.
Carol, who is a fan of everything Wonder Woman, lovingly refers to her convertible as her invisible plane
Carol's special connection with animals shows during a visit to an Ocala horse farm.
Pei Ketron
Pei Ketron photographed Jen Campisano " What I really wanted to do was to be present throughout the whole day and make sure I could document the smaller moments along the day, because it’s often those smaller moments that tell the story.”
Jen Campisano
Jen, 37, is a wife, mother and former lobbyist who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2011 after the birth of her son. Soon after her diagnosis, Jen decided to share her story through a blog – Booby and the Beast. Jen continues to enjoy life as much as possible through hiking, yoga, Pilates and most importantly, spending time with her husband, Chris, and four-year-old son, Quinn.
Valuable life lessons from Mom to Quinn.
The Campisanos embark on their next family trip.
Campisano family quality time over lunch.
Ben Heath
Ben Heath photographed Jill Cohen "When I first heard about the project I was really excited. This is just the sort of thing I like to do You think you kind of know what strength is, and then you meet Jill. And you think you kind of know what human spirit is all about, and then you meet Jill.”
Jill answers emails and responds to comments on her blog.
After 13 years of living with metastatic breast cancer, it becomes near impossible to count the number of doctor’s visits and procedures that Jill has gone through.
A Friday night tradition, Jill recites the prayer before a homemade shabbat dinner.
Jill’s husband Rik continues to be one of her main supporters.
Holley Kitchen
Holley, 42, is a wife and mother who has been living with metastatic breast cancer since 2013. Holley’s story received a lot of publicity when a video she shared to raise awareness for metastatic breast cancer went vital. Holley’s “ordinary Texas family” consists of her sons, CJ and Bryson, and her husband, Beep, who all love to restore cars together. Holley and Beep also own and operate a local auto repair business.
Reminders of who she's fighting for are never very far away.
The realities of living with metastatic breast cancer, it's unpredictable.
Beep takes a break from fixing cars and shares a powerful moment with Holley.
Faith, hope, and love. These are guiding principles for the Kitchens.
Steven McCurry
Steve McCurry photographed Khadijah Carter “I think Khadijah has been an example of somebody who’s been really strong. And we wanted to see what her life was like, document her life, spend some time with her, and just how she moves around the community.”
Khadijah Carter
Khadijah, 40, is a mother and communications strategist who has been living with metastatic breast cancer since 2010. Following her diagnosis, Khadijah received a graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University. She now works for the New York Police Department.
Khadijah leads her church congregation in singing, prayer, and faith.
Khadijah meets with New York Police Department Commissioner, William Bratton.
It may only be 6am, but Khadijah is already hard at work mixing her left and right jabs.
Khadijah and her daughter, Deja.
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