The purple color and ribbon behind our brand have a deeply personal meaning.
In May 2023, my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Nothing prepares you for hearing the word cancer, especially pancreatic cancer. In an instant, life became appointments, scans, treatments, uncertainty, and learning how to fight a battle I never expected to face.
Over the last three and a half years, I have been through more than I ever imagined. I underwent a Whipple surgery, chemotherapy and additional treatments, including a clinical trial. There were setbacks, hospital stays, complications with my lungs, times when I needed oxygen, and days when simply getting through the day felt like an accomplishment.
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There were moments that were frightening and exhausting, but there were also moments that reminded me how strong a person can become when they have no choice but to keep moving forward.
Through this journey, I also saw something else: how much support matters. When you are fighting cancer, the bills and everyday responsibilities do not stop. You still need groceries. You still need gas to get to appointments. Families still need meals. Sometimes you just need someone to step in and make one difficult day a little easier.
That stayed with me.
Today, I am incredibly grateful for how far I have come. My most recent scans have shown no evidence of progressive metastatic cancer, and although my journey continues, I am still here, still fighting, still planning for the future, and determined to turn what I have been through into something meaningful.
That is how Dumpster Warrior was born. I wanted to build a successful family business, but I also wanted that business to stand for something bigger than dumpsters.
For every dumpster we rent, $10 is set aside to help a cancer patient or family in need.
That money can help with groceries, meals, gas, transportation, everyday necessities, or simply something that makes life a little easier during an incredibly difficult time. The purple in our company represents pancreatic cancer and the battle that inspired Dumpster Warrior, but our mission is to help people affected by all cancers.
When you rent from Dumpster Warrior, you are not only supporting a local family-owned business. You are helping us support another person who is fighting a battle of their own.
Cancer changed my life, but I want something good to come from that change. My story isn't over. The mission for Dumpster Warrior is just getting started.