Meet Pam and Her Family
Pam was a wife, a mother, and a fighter living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, diagnosed in November 2023 while pregnant with her son.
She and her husband Jason were raising two young children, Sutton and Micah, when their lives changed overnight. What began as a lump she felt late in pregnancy was initially dismissed, but months later, while nursing her son, it was discovered to be a large mass. Within the same day, Pam was diagnosed with cancer that had already spread to her lungs, liver, lymph nodes, and bones.
At just 35 years old, Pam faced a diagnosis that would reshape everything.
But even in the face of that reality, her focus never shifted away from what mattered most. Her children.
She poured everything she had into creating joyful memories for them. Through appointments, treatments, and the physical toll of cancer, she remained determined to give her babies a childhood filled with love, laughter, and moments they would carry with them forever.
In October 2025, Pam passed away, leaving behind a legacy rooted in strength, love, and the memories she fought so hard to create.
Their One Day to Remember
For their One Day to Remember, Pam and her family experienced a day filled with magic and joy in Hershey, attending Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party.
For a family that loved everything Disney, it was the perfect choice. Pam’s daughter had just come off a Disney trip and was completely immersed in that world of wonder. Watching her children see their favorite characters come to life on the ice brought pure excitement and happiness.
Pam shared that her favorite moment was watching her children’s eyes light up. Her son shouted “Gickey” when Mickey appeared, and her daughter was filled with joy seeing the characters she loved once again.
After the show, the family shared dinner at The Chocolatier Restaurant + Bar, continuing a day centered on connection, laughter, and togetherness.
The experience was beautifully captured by Two Millers Photography, preserving moments that would later become some of the most treasured memories for her family.
More Than Just One Day
For Pam, this day meant something deeper than the outing itself.
She shared that when she was watching her children experience joy, she was able to let go of the fear of the future. In those moments, she was not thinking about what was ahead. She was simply present.
She felt like a healthy mom again. A mom making memories with her babies.
Jason later shared how meaningful that was, explaining that when you are in the fight, it is easy to get lost in it. The appointments, the schedules, the constant need to pivot. It takes over everything.
This day gave them something different. It gave them space to step out of that world, even if only for a little while.
Pam understood something so clearly. That the most important thing she could leave behind for her children was not something physical, but memories.
She shared that these experiences are everything for families facing terminal illness. Because when the time comes, those moments become what remains.
Jason reflected on how this day became one of the most meaningful memories their family would ever have. A moment where they did not have to plan, stress, or think about cancer. A moment where Pam was simply present with her family.
Pam wanted her story to be one of strength and resilience. She wanted others to keep fighting, to keep showing up, and to not let fear define their path.
At One Day to Remember, this is why we exist. To give families moments that outlive the hardest realities. Moments that become part of their story long after the day has passed.
Why This Day Mattered
“After it was all said and done, Pam said something that stuck with me. She said, “That trip was important to me because, in that moment, I didn’t have to worry about what the future holds. I could just enjoy my family and experience the joy my kids were feeling.”
And that’s the truth.”
-Pam’s Husband, Jason