In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa sits down with Melissa Breaux, board member of the Danville Cancer Association and driving force behind the annual Colors of Cancer benefit. Melissa shares her personal journey as a cancer survivor, the inspiration behind creating one of Danville’s most impactful fundraisers, and how the event has grown from raising $17,000 in 2019 to over $100,000 today.

Together, they talk about the importance of keeping funds local, the power of community support, and how volunteers and sponsors make this event possible. Melissa also opens up about survivor’s guilt, finding her purpose, and how she continues to give back in meaningful ways.

If you’ve ever wondered how grassroots efforts can truly change lives in your own community, this episode will inspire you.

More Info: https://danpittcancer.org/

Colors of Cancer Sponsors:

Presenting: Ceasars Virginia, Todd Breaux State Farm, Danville Toyota, Danville Distributing, and Diamond Paper.

Premier: Virginia Furniture Market, Hitachi, Lakes Media, SOVAH

Event: Debra Fugate, Realtor, Danville Elks Lodge #227, Sellers Bros., RAM Management Solutions/Megapterra, Litehouse Foods, Summertime Pool & Spa, Machinery Services & Consulting, LLC, Fred & Kathy Shanks.

Hello Hello is Powered by Rogers Heating & Cooling: www.callrogers.com