Our Reason
Thank you for checking out the site! My name is Missy and I am the owner of The Sunshine Movement. The Sunshine Movement was created in dedication to my late mom, Gloria. After many months of doctor's appointments for back pain among other symptoms, my mom was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in March 2020. Just 8 short weeks later, we lost a bright light in this world.
After going through the motions of my own grief and finding my new normal, one thing always remained the same. I felt strongly about bringing awareness to the nasty disease that took my mom too soon: pancreatic cancer. Her late diagnosis was gut wrenching and felt like she was receiving her death sentence.
Unfortunately, this is not out of the ordinary for pancreatic cancer; early diagnosis are not that common. Between conversations with others and hearing their stories, I’ve learned that late or missed diagnosis have been an issue in so many forms of cancer and other diseases. Our loved ones deserved so much better!
The Sunshine Movement was created with spreading awareness in mind. Not just awareness about pancreatic cancer but awareness in how important it is to stand up for your own health. Get 15 opinions if you feel in your gut that something is not right. There is nothing more important than your health!
Our designs are created to start conversations. Conversations about symptoms and statistics. Conversations about keeping your head up. Conversations to help heal a griever’s broken heart. Conversations about better health care. Let’s keep the conversations going and always remember that no one fights alone 🤍
Along with starting conversations, The Sunshine Movement will be donating to various cancer charities, such as PanCan Action Network. If you have a story and cause close to your heart, we would love to hear it.