Lynda's Kause Inc.
  • Who We Are
    • Board Members
  • Pink Tie Galas
    • 4TH Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 3rd Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 1st Annual Pink Tie Gala
  • Support the Kause
    • Why Donate?
  • Metastatic Research
  • Honoring Lynda
    • Lynda King Memorial Award
    • Concord Conservatory
    • Hair Donations
    • Lynda's Obituary
  • Where Your Donation Goes
  • Business Sponsors
  • In the News
  • Photos
  • Donations to Us
  • Memorial
  • Contact Us

Karin Prugnarola Ballard

Picture
   I would like to share the story of my mother Karin Prugnarola Ballard. She was a wonderful wife, friend, daughter, and mom. She did everything for me including fighting cancer for over 12 years so she could be here for me. She was first diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on 9/12/2001, the day after the World Trade Center bombings. For me and my family this news was equally as sad. My mother fought the battle very courageously only to be diagnosed as metastatic in 2008. 
   Her fight took on a new urgency.  She was told “you cannot be cured, you have a chronic condition which will require treatment on and off for the rest of your life.” She never accepted this and fought the disease with every ounce of energy she had. She told her doctors she was never going to give up and they were to use everything they could to keep her alive.  Unfortunately she lost her battle on June 5, 2012.
   Family, friends, and her thirst for life are the things and the memories I hold in my heart. She had a laugh that would like up a room. She loved to laugh, cook, entertain, and help others. She held on to her strong faith and persevered. I miss her every day. She will forever be my inspiration. I hope to have at least half of the faith, courage, and heart she had.

Forever in my heart,
Gina

If you would like us to add your loved one, please submit your short story and photo for consideration.
Picture
©2016 L​ynda's Kause Inc.  All rights reserved
​
† The cancer ribbon in the form of a dragonfly is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.


​

Lynda's Kause Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.  Tax ID #: 46-4121010.  Contributions to Lynda's Kause Inc. may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.  Please check with your personal tax advisor regarding the deduction of your gift.

  • Who We Are
    • Board Members
  • Pink Tie Galas
    • 4TH Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 3rd Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala
    • 1st Annual Pink Tie Gala
  • Support the Kause
    • Why Donate?
  • Metastatic Research
  • Honoring Lynda
    • Lynda King Memorial Award
    • Concord Conservatory
    • Hair Donations
    • Lynda's Obituary
  • Where Your Donation Goes
  • Business Sponsors
  • In the News
  • Photos
  • Donations to Us
  • Memorial
  • Contact Us