Flecia Brown

In the 20 years since her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, Flecia Brown has take advantage of everything life has to offer. Whether she's spending time with her family, volunteering, or advocating for cancer prevention, Flecia has cherished each day doing the things she loves most.

At age 59, Flecia began her journey towards a degree in Theology. “I’m passionate about God and all the opportunities and time he has given me,” Flecia said. She is most proud of the success she has been able to achieve in her studies. Since starting her degree, Flecia made the President’s list every semester.

Cancer has touched Flecia’s life in more ways than one. In addition to her own diagnosis and recovery, she lost four uncles to cancer, her father to prostate and bone cancer, and her grandmother to liver cancer. The impact of cancer on Flecia’s life has ignited her commitment to advocacy. “Advocating used to be a passion,” she said. “Now, it’s a purpose in me.”

While advocating for cancer issues brings purpose to Flecia’s life, she is most grateful for the extra time she’s been given to spend with her family. She was able to watch her daughter get married and have children of her own; “That was my prayer when I was diagnosed.”

Every day brings a new opportunity for Flecia to make memories with her grandchildren and her daughter. She has three grandchildren, who live in Texas; two grandsons and a granddaughter who turned two this past December.

Since her diagnosis, Flecia has made countless unforgettable memories, and counting! What’s next for her? A daring dream of parachuting and skydiving is on Flecia’s bucket list.

"After 18 years cancer-free, I'm still here," Flecia declared. "I'm overflowing with gratitude and thankful that the Lord has blessed me with another day, and I'm looking forward to the journey ahead for the next 18 years."