In 2004, Deanna Favre, a young mother, 37, with two small children, was diagnosed with breast cancer. In a healthy lifestyle where she does not smoke, drink, eat fatty foods and exercises regularly, she did not have any of the risk factors for breast cancer. Favre discovered the lump during a self-examination, that left her shaken and terrified. With the support of her husband, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packer quarterback, she got through the diagnosis and treatments. When learning of his wife's breast cancer diagnosis, he considered quitting football. In an interview, Brett stated, "All I know is that when you hear cancer, it sounds like a death sentence," he says. "It's not and it's treatable, but I still didn't want my wife to have it. I was worried sick for her safety. And for our girls, who could lose their mom and would run the risk of having it. Nothing positive went through my mind for a while."

"People tell you -- look at the bright side and you go -- hey, what bright side?" Brett helped Deanna set up the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support programs. Deanna also travels, speaking to women's groups about breast cancer survivorship. Her foundation has an online merchandise store where you can purchase breast cancer support items.