OUR STORY
When cancer struck twice, in late 2018, our son Bryan DeCaul was diagnosed with stage four testicular germ cancer after experiencing stubborn flu-like symptoms. As his caregiver, I watched him dream about his future and fight for three years, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Then, five months before he died, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was impossible to comprehend.
It was October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), and mammogram exams were discounted at $35, I intentionally waited for the discount. However, when I arrived for the appointment, the receptionist informed me that the cost was actually $400. Needless to say, I was devasted. I didn't have the money. As a family we were financially managing the care of our son leaving us with limited finances. I left the doctor's office feeling discouraged and hopeless, not knowing when I would be able to afford the exam. I shared my story with my Pastor & a friend, and within a couple of hours, they sent me $400 via Cash App to complete the mammogram. After receiving the $400 for the exam, along with additional tests, the doctor informed me that I had stage four breast cancer.
THE MISSION
The DeCaul Foundation will grant access to early detection screenings for breast health so women can be empowered to live longer. We desire to serve partner with various testing sites to sponsors life saving breast cancer testing
THE DECAUL FOUNDATION
Bryan and Michele have been married for thirty-three years and have three children: Bryan Jr., Carrington, and Kayla. Their family shares values and traditions that have shaped them and created lasting memories. Their journey through the ebs and flows of life has deeply rooted them in faith. Whether celebrating successes or facing challenges, they know they are loved no matter what. Though their family isn't perfect, they share an unbreakable, timeless bond. When tragedy, the diagnosis of cancer struck their home twice in a short period, it felt crippling and impossible to overcome. Fear gripped each of them differently and in ways that are hard to explain. In the process, they didn't realize that their tragedy would be transformed into triumph. The journey has birthed The DeCaul Foundation.
Become a Sponsor:
By becoming a sponsor, you help us expand our outreach and provide more women with access to early breast cancer detection. Becoming a sponsor will help us achieve our quarterly goals, while making a lasting impact in the lives of many women. When we remove financial limitations and fear of going to the doctor we increase hope, courage and confidence.
If you become a business sponsor there are some perks! Check them out below!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Make a Donation & Be Apart of the Solution:
Your donation to The DeCaul Foundation helps provide women with access to life-saving breast cancer screenings. Many women face barriers to early detection, such as financial challenges, lack of insurance, and fear of visiting a doctor. Your generous contribution helps us break down these barriers, giving women the opportunity for early detection and, ultimately, a better chance of survival.
No amount is too small—every dollar raised helps bring us closer to providing affordable, early breast cancer screenings to those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
No Excuses, Just Results!:
If you had an opportunity to meet our son you would hear him say, “No Excuses, Just Results! This was his way of pushing you! He believed nothing was impossible to accomplish in life. He would share with you the importance of action and accountability over excuses. He would remind you that instead of making excuses for why something can't be done, he would tell you to focus on taking action and achieving results. It's all about your faith and your mindset!
No matter what difficulty or challenge life brings know that when you prioritize hard work, commitment, consistency, determination, patience and perseverance, you will achieve great results!!
