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Congratulations to our 2022 Breast Cancer Survivor Honoree, Sheila Johnson. Sheila’s commitment to raising awareness surrounding breast cancer is further cemented In her role as Board Member for Breast Cancer Recovery, and her role as facilitator for Infinite Boundary Retreats. Sheila is now a published author of “A Survivor’s Lens”, A Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor’s Focus on Gods Word and Faith. She also has a movie on BET+ about her 13 year journey with metastatic breast cancer called God’s Grace, The Sheila Johnson Story. Resilience and Representation When it comes to health equity and breaking down systemic barriers to care in the metastatic breast cancer community, Sheila Johnson is an inspiration to us all. Not only has Sheila been living with metastatic breast cancer for 13 years, she is also a 25-year United States Air Force military veteran. Sheila has received 4 Air Force Meritorious Service medals, 7 Air Force Commendation Medals, and 4 Air Force Achievement Medals. These honors are a testament to her strength, commitment, and dedication to amplifying the presence and voices of black women. Sheila has demonstrated long-standing commitment to widening the discussion relating to racial disparities and health inequalities that exists for African Americans within the breast cancer community. She is a mentor and guide for many black women, keen to break down barriers and create facilitators to care. Sheila provides exceptional levels of care and support for others from the African American and wider community who find themselves diagnosed with breast cancer. Sheila works closely with the black community to ensure we have representation and are included in conversations relating to their diagnosis and treatment. Sheila has been a regular contributor to the discussions relating to breast cancer care and how to ensure competent and holistic care for those from underrepresented communities. An example of a project where Sheila led the focus on advocating for black women is the Metastatic Breast Cancer and the Count Me In Project. The project is an innovative patient-partnered cancer research project that aims to propel cancer research progress. Sheila’s commitment to raising awareness surrounding breast cancer is further cemented in her role as Board Member for Breast Cancer Recovery, and her role as facilitator for Infinite Boundary Retreats. Sheila is now a published author of “A Survivor’s Lens”, A Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor’s Focus on Gods Word and Faith. She also has a movie on BET+ about her 13 year journey with metastatic breast cancer called God’s Grace, The Sheila Johnson Story. Sheila’s resiliency and energy are contagious, and she delivers excellence in all aspects of her life, personal and professional.