I’m Angie Daley, a marketing development manager balancing my life between professional commitments and cancer treatments. I joined RSM in June 2021, bringing 18 years of prior experience. My passion drives my involvement in community service, particularly in supporting fathers in need.
The battle with breast cancer
I was living my life peacefully when, suddenly, I was hit with the shocking news that I had triple-negative breast cancer. It was detected at an early Stage 1. At 42 years old, with my son just five, the diagnosis felt like a ton of bricks crashing down on me.
Despite the aggressive nature of my cancer, I endured. I had chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries to fight the disease. And it wasn’t just about surviving the disease; I also had to navigate the health care system.
Support and flexibility at work
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer just six months after joining RSM, I received medical benefits and flexible work arrangements, allowing me to manage my treatments and workload effectively, while balancing my personal and professional life.
My colleagues—no!—my family
To my surprise, one of my RSM colleagues, Marquis Allen, inclusion advocate and marketing leader, shaved his head in solidarity. The support I received was incredible, whether from my boss, my peers or the partners I worked with. This sort of support truly reflects our value of caring at RSM.
A platform for empowerment
During my battle, I noticed that many women hesitate to speak about their breast cancer diagnoses. Determined to change this, I use my voice on social media to encourage others to fight and speak up about their diagnoses without fear. RSM provided me with a platform to share my journey with breast cancer, helping others connect and find support.
Finding humor in hard times
The first loss of my battle was when my hair started to fall out and my son cracked me up by saying, “Are you going to look like a Minion?” This light-hearted moment led to a celebration of my bald head with family and friends.
My voice for the voiceless
Cancer is scary. It’s hard. I’ve been there, but I know it’s important to keep fighting and never, ever, give up. This perseverance is what makes anything possible here at RSM.
Life at RSM
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