Gov. Ron DeSantis and Casey DeSantis.Photo: Executive Office of the Governor, State of Florida
Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis made her first public appearance since the announcement of herbreast cancer diagnosisearlier this month.
“I don’t want to start tearing up because I didn’t put on waterproof mascara,” Casey, 41, said before sharing a message of strength.
“There’s a lot that we can be upset about, that we be sad about — the direction of our country, the future of our nation, our families, our communities, our safety, our children, their education, their futures, our health and our well being,” she continued. “I’ll tell you one thing that is for sure. I’m sure as hell not giving up.”
“When you know in your heart what is right, never, ever, ever give up the fight. Ever,” she added.
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The governor and his wife have four young children together: daughters Madison, 4, and Mamie, 18 months, who was born while her father was in office, as well as a son, Mason, 3.
“I am so proud of Casey for her strength and courage as she stares down breast cancer,” DeSantis, 43,said Monday in a tweetthat includes video of her remarks. “What an inspirational message!”
source: people.com
