10/23/2026
🩷🌸 WALK WITH PURPOSE🌸🩷
MISSION CLEAN: FIGHTING FOR A CURE, CLEANING FOR A CAUSE!
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Tiara's Story: A Tribute to Her Aunt, "Ane" 🎀
As Pearl Cleaning Services continues our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, we are honored to share another deeply personal testimony from one of our own. Today, Tiara opens her heart to share the story of her beloved aunt, a woman whose love, strength, and courageous four-year battle with Stage 4 cancer left an everlasting imprint on her life.
In Tiara's Words... 🩷
"My aunt, affectionately known to me as Ane (A-Nee) was born and raised in the big town of Campbellton, Florida. Campbellton was more than just her hometown. It was where she built a beautiful life, created lasting memories, and poured her heart into her family.
She married my Uncle Bubba, and together they raised two children, affectionately known to me as Pika and Mommy Rica. She was also blessed with three grandchildren and one great-grandchild at the time.
I'll never forget the day in 2017 when my world changed.
I was at FAMU preparing for my Chemistry Lab when my aunt called and asked if my mom had spoken to me. When I told her no, she said she would let my mom explain. But I begged her to tell me what was happening.
Then came the words that broke me...
"'I have cancer, and it's Stage 4."
I screamed and cried so loudly that my professor came running outside. I was devastated. He graciously excused me from class and promised to send my assignments through the portal.
Looking back, my aunt and I would laugh about my reaction, but in that moment, my heart was shattered.
Fast forward to 2020. I became pregnant with my first child. My husband and I hosted Christmas and surprised our family with the exciting news that we were expecting.
I remember looking over at Ane, and she immediately began crying. I believe she was genuinely happy, but deep down, I also believe she wondered whether she would live long enough to meet my baby.
She was able to attend our small gender reveal, and in true Ane fashion, she said:
I hope it's a boy because Tootie doesn't need a girl. She's too rough!'😂🩷
That memory still makes me smile.
But exactly two weeks before I gave birth, my beloved Ane passed away.
I tried everything I safely could to bring my son into this world early enough for her to meet him. Although that didn't happen, I believe in my heart that they met in passing.
One soul making its journey to Heaven, and another preparing to make his journey from Heaven to Earth. 🕊️
That thought brings me peace.
For four years, my Ane fought. And when I say she fought, SHE FOUGHT HARD!
She was more than an aunt to me. She was one of my backbones, my support system, and a constant source of love. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, cousin, hardworking woman, and friend. She showed up for the special moments in our lives and made sure we knew we were loved.
Her absence is felt, but her love remains.
My Ane is the reason I fight. She is the reason I proudly wear PINK every October. 🎀
To everyone currently battling breast cancer, please continue fighting the good fight. Your strength matters, your story matters, and someone who loves you is fighting right alongside you.
BE AWARE. STAY AWARE. KEEP FIGHTING! 🩷
Forever honoring my Ane. 🕊️"
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🩷 FROM THE PEARL CLEANING SERVICES FAMILY 🩷
Tiara, thank you for allowing us into such a personal part of your life. Your Ane's story reminds us that behind every pink ribbon is a name, a family, a memory, and a love that never fades.
Our campaign is about so much more than wearing pink. It's about honoring those we've lost, celebrating survivors, encouraging those still fighting, and reminding our communities of the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection.
We wear PINK with purpose. We clean with compassion. And we stand together for a CURE! 🎀
