Home Blog Champion Stories Meet the One Million Strong – Amy B. from California Meet the One Million Strong – Amy B. from California October 21, 2014 • By Intern@FightCRC Champion Stories Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Meet Amy Amy Jo Barnes, Survivor San Jose, California Amy's Story I was diagnosed with colon cancer on September 30, 2011 at 57 years old during a routine wellness check. I was blessed to have wonderful doctors, caring nurses, loving friends and wild co-workers who have all worked overtime to get me through this battle. Having cancer reinforced to me what is truly valuable, and that is family and good friends! Amy's Advice People you would expect to support you may step away or disappoint you, however, you will see and experience the miracle of the unexpected. People you would have not expected will step up, make miracles happen, brighten your life by being there and shock you by all the wonderful things they are willing to do for you! What One Million Strong Means to Amy It reminds me that I am not alone! Others are advocating on my behalf to see that my colon cancer diagnosis does not get the best of me or defeat me! I have backup dammit! More... Share Your Story Join One Million Strong Sign Up for the Latest Fight CRC Updates