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In this heartfelt conversation, Kalea Perez shares the profound impact of her mother, Amy Takayama-Perez, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Kalea reflects on her childhood, the close-knit family dynamics, and the challenges they faced during her mother's illness. The discussion delves into the emotional journey of coping with grief, the shift in family roles, and the legacy her mother left behind through her work in education and the lives she touched. Kalea emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal growth in the aftermath of loss, while honoring her mother's memory and the lessons learned along the way.

For more information about the scholarships in Amy's honor, visit the following links: 

The Amy Takayama-Perez Memorial Fund for George Mason - Supporting the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE) and Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC)

https://www.cfnova.org/donate/amy-takayama-perez-memorial-fund?fbclid=IwAR1IXAf4Tm9DUYCOXbGUpZb_IT82baFTMlwWU3BMcbZuv_STLkmalfi8l3E 

The Amy Takayama-Perez Memorial Student Book Award 

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-03/alumni-association-launches-book-scholarship-honor-esteemed-colleague-and-alumna 

Keywords

grief, cancer, family dynamics, legacy, personal growth, coping mechanisms, mother-daughter relationship, loss, storytelling, emotional healing, breast cancer

Watch the video:  

https://youtu.be/zuj1hfmi4EQ

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