April 12th, 2000 . . .  Heidi was diagnosed with breast cancer

Being alive is being beautiful

Like a thief, cancer took her breasts, her hair, her fertility, but it could not rob her of her spirit. Heidi was diagnosed with stage 3 b inflammatory breast cancer.  Because of the aggressive nature of her cancer, she was told not to expect to live more than 18 months. Her life was to end at age 34.

Heidi turned to a wide variety of resources to enable her to fight her breast cancer.  She scoured the internet for information.  “That turned out to be more upsetting than helpful,” she offers.  Social workers, nurses, and cancer survivors came to her aid.  She was diligent to filter any and all information through her doctor so as to individualize the experience. “I felt like a number, and the whole medical process felt impersonal.  As I progressed through treatment, I sought out doctors who supported my overall well being.”

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Heidi is our model for our 2007 Reserve Chardonnay.