Two scholarships were established in honor of Shantay's mother Sandra Douglas. Sandra died of a preventable breast cancer in her early 40's, igniting the fire for Shantay to advocate for those who may not have a voice when it comes to their medical care.

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Black people are least likely to survive most cancers. Over 20 years, more than 1 million Black individuals died from cancer. Breast cancer and uterine cancer are particularly fatal among Black women.