Limau Cancer Connection

Today was a powerful day at the California State Capitol as we proudly represented breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families fighting for lifesaving access to care.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, has a surviving aunt, and lives as a high-risk woman with dense breast tissue myself, this advocacy is deeply personal.

We spent the day meeting with legislators and their teams to advocate for AB 1570 — a critical bill that would help eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic breast imaging after an abnormal mammogram.

Because early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

We had meaningful conversations with Nick Schultz and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who both showed compassion, understanding, and strong support for women’s healthcare access and breast cancer prevention efforts.

Assemblymember Schultz personally committed to speaking with Chair Buffy Wicks to help support the bill as it heads into a major Appropriations decision this Thursday — a critical moment that could determine whether AB 1570 moves forward.

We also advocated to protect funding for the Every Woman Counts Program, which continues to save the lives of uninsured and underinsured women across California through access to screenings, diagnostics, and treatment support.

This is bigger than politics.

This is about mothers.
Sisters.
Daughters.
Survivors.
Working families.
Immigrant women.
Women delaying care because they fear the bill more than the diagnosis.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen for empowering advocates like us to use our voices for change.

Today, Limau stood in Sacramento not just for Kenya.
Not just for California.
But for every woman fighting to survive.

Today in Sacramento, we continued advocating for women’s health and lifesaving early detection by meeting with staff from the office of Joe Patterson regarding AB 1570 and continued support for the Every Woman Counts Program.

We shared deeply personal stories about breast cancer, survival, loss, dense breast tissue, delayed diagnosis, and the importance of affordable access to diagnostic imaging like ultrasounds, MRIs, and diagnostic mammograms.

As someone who lost my mother to breast cancer and lives as a high-risk woman myself, this advocacy is deeply personal to me. Programs like Every Woman Counts helped me access screenings and counseling during a difficult time in my life, and I know countless women across California depend on these services to survive.

One of the most powerful messages today was simple:

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

AB 1570 would help close the gap by covering medically necessary diagnostic imaging after an abnormal mammogram, preventing women from delaying care because of financial fear.

Breast cancer is still one of the most expensive cancers to treat when diagnosed late — but one of the most treatable when detected early.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen, survivors, advocates, and lawmakers continuing to fight for women and families across California.

Because every woman matters. Every woman counts.

Powerful conversations today in Sacramento as we met with Senator Tony Strickland to advocate for equitable access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic care.

As a mother of two boys, a woman with dense breasts, and someone who lost my mother to breast cancer, this fight is deeply personal to me.

We discussed the importance of supporting AB 1570 so women do not delay lifesaving follow-up imaging because of cost.

Early detection only works if patients can afford the next step.

Thank you to Susan G. Komen and all the advocates continuing to push for policies that protect vulnerable patients across California.

Limau Cancer Connection believes every woman matters — and every woman counts.

Thank you Senator for believing in Women health.

🌸 What an inspiring day at Susan G. Komen’s EmpowerED event!

Thank you, Susan G. Komen, for bringing together brilliant minds and powerful conversations on cancer genetics, equity, and the future of care.

We were especially moved hearing from Dr. Alan Ashworth and Dr. Haruka Itakura — leaders advancing groundbreaking work in BRCA genetics, AI-powered imaging, radiogenomics, and personalized treatment. Their insights on detecting hidden patterns in cancer and improving outcomes for patients are truly game-changing.
At Limau Cancer Connection, we are proud to stand as champions of breast cancer prevention and care in Kenya.

Just as Komen is fighting for equity here in the U.S., Limau is fighting to close the same gaps in Kenya — through mobile screening, survivor support, ethical data collection, and Second Opinions with U.S. experts.
We left today even more energized and committed to our mission.
The future of cancer care is brighter because of leaders like Dr. Ashworth, Dr. Itakura, and organizations like Susan G. Komen.

Thank you Komen for an unforgettable EmpowerED experience! 💕

Together, we are stronger.
Together, we will end breast cancer.