Fitness influencer Cheyann Shaw fought a courageous five-year battle with stage 4b ovarian cancer. Her journey was followed on social media by hundreds of thousands of people around the globe because she always radiated grace and strength.
Cheyann never missed an opportunity to encourage and support others, even while she was battling this horrible disease.
She was a warrior who cared deeply for God, family, friends and even strangers.
She regularly told people to Be The Light.
Fitness influencer Cheyann Shaw fought a courageous five year battle with stage 4b ovarian cancer. Her journey was followed on social media by hundreds of thousands of people around the globe because she always radiated grace and strength.
Cheyann never missed an opportunity to encourage and support others, even while she was battling this horrible disease.
She was a warrior who cared deeply for God, family, friends and even strangers.
She regularly told people to Be The Light.
Cheyann Shaw began documenting her life bodybuilding journey on Instagram, but her focus changed in 2016 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer.
Cheyann battled cancer off and on for five years documenting every step of the way on social media. She became an advocate for early detection, treatment transparency, and a partner for other women fighting the same battle.
After her death in January of 2021, the Cheyann Clark Shaw Memorial Scholarship was started by the Lions Club in Chey’s former hometown of Buckeye, AZ.
All profits from Chey’s Light candles will go to the Cheyann Shaw Memorial Scholarship in Buckeye, Arizona.
Profits support the 2022 - 2023 scholarship at Buckeye Union High School.
Cheyann played basketball at Buckeye Union High School. Her scholarships will be given to female college-bound athletes.
Three scholarships were awarded to graduates in May 2022.
Candles will be available online until August 2022.
Each candle lid has a quote from Cheyann. These are the same quotes she shared online to inspire so many of us. Featured quotes:
It’s time to stop living in fear and it’s time to start LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE.
Stop seeing your flaws and start seeing your beauty marks.
When you stop comparing yourself to others, you will start to see just how AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL you are.
The teal represents ovarian cancer awareness.
The butterfly became Cheyann’s signature throughout her journey with cancer.
Raspberry Vanilla (Chey’s favorite)
Vanilla Coconut Cream
Surfer Girl (since one of Chey’s favorite places was the beach)
Candles will be available online until August 2022.
Each candle lid has a quote from Cheyann, taken from her social media posts that have inspired so many of us.
It’s time to stop living in fear and it’s time to start LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE.
Stop seeing your flaws and start seeing your beauty marks.
When you stop comparing yourself to others, you will start to see just how AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL you are.
The teal represents ovarian cancer awareness.
The butterfly became Cheyann’s signature throughout her journey with cancer.
Raspberry Vanilla (Chey’s favorite)
Vanilla Coconut Cream
Surfer Girl (since one of Chey’s favorite places was the beach)
In her story, Cheyann details undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. She also highlights the importance of patient self-advocacy, how cancer impacted her relationships, including her marriage, and how she approached the issue of fertility preservation.
A few early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:
• Bloating
• Pain during intercourse
• Menstrual changes
• Lower back pai
• Change in bowel movements
• Abdominal or Pelvic pain
Cheyanna had all of the above plus more. Sadly, she never knew what ovarian cancer was, let alone the signs and symptoms. Please visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for more guidance on signs and symptoms.
In her story, Cheyann details undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. She also highlights the importance of patient self-advocacy, how cancer impacted her relationships, including her marriage, and how she approached the issue of fertility preservation.
DescriptA few early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:
• Bloating
• Pain during intercourse
• Menstrual changes
• Lower back pain
• Change in bowel movements
• Abdominal or Pelvic pain
Cheyanna had all of the above plus more. Sadly, she never knew what ovarian cancer was, let alone the signs and symptoms. Please visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for more guidance on signs and symptoms.ion text goes here
