An Ohio mom battling cancer for the second time is getting some support from a surprising place. Back in 2019, 38-year-old Ali Campbell was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation but is now back in treatment for tumors that have spread to her bones. She recently shared an emotional video of her family supporting her as she shaved her head following a new round of chemo. She says that while people often call her strong, she wanted to show the emotional toll of her second battle with cancer, including how it affects her family.
Inspired by her video, Goshen Township Police Officer Matthew Bucksath decided to show his support in a meaningful way. The Goshen Township Police Department shared their own video of Bucksath, Chief Bob Rose, Officer Jamie McFarland, Officer Tyler Smith, and Sergeant Jeremy Skathes having their heads shaved by a local aspiring cosmetologist who lost her father to cancer. Bucksath says he was moved by the raw emotion in Campbell’s video and wanted to show that she wasn’t fighting alone.
Campbell was surprised but deeply touched by the officers' gesture, saying it’s a reflection of the strong support of her community. She’s using the attention her story has garnered to stress the importance of early detection, urging women to get mammograms and advocating for better insurance coverage for screenings.
Source: GOOD MORNING AMERICA
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