The Paige Reese Foundation is a nonprofit committed to empowering breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers through transformative wellness experiences. We aspire to be a sanctuary of support and resilience through nurturing the mind, rejuvenating the body, and uplifting the spirit.
Our mission is to cultivate a community where every individual touched by breast cancer finds strength, solace, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Kimberly W. Macon is a devoted wife, mother of three, and proud breast cancer survivor. In July 2020, at the age of 40, her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Positive Breast Cancer during her first mammogram after she discovered a lump while taking a shower. Faced with the unimaginable, Kimberly’s thoughts immediately went to her young children and the life she feared might be cut short. Determined to fight, she underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and adjuvant therapies. Today, Kimberly stands cancer-free, having embraced her battle with breast cancer as a transformative part of her journey.
Kimberly believes her experience holds a deeper purpose—one that led to the creation of the Paige Reese Foundation. “Breast cancer is more than just a diagnosis and treatment plan,” she reflects. “After ringing the bell, the ongoing journey of survivorship begins. The Paige Reese Foundation is exists to honor and support survivors as they step into this next phase of life.”
Diann H. Smith a retired health care executive has a passion for making an impact on women with breast cancer. In 2008, Diann was diagnosed with breast cancer and four years later, her daughter was also diagnosed. With her first-hand experience with the illness, Diann was able to support her daughter in a truly significant way and reinforce the powerful mother-daughter bond. During her daughter’s journey they chose to forego the traditional “bucket list” and instead focused on their “living list,” because it’s all about living and pursuing one’s purpose. Diann was by her daughter’s side when she transitioned in 2017.
While this was one of the most difficult periods in Diann’s life, it strengthens her resolve to be the light of hope and strength for other women. Understanding the impact that cancer has not only on the individual diagnosed but also the effect on families and friends of cancer patients, Diann is playing an active role in helping women diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through their personal journey with hope and perseverance.
