Casey DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, Fox News first reportedon Monday morning.
Gov. DeSantis shared the following statement about his wife’s diagnosis:
“I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
“As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady. As she faces the most difficult test of her life, she will have not only have my unwavering support but the support of our entire family, as well as the prayers and well wishes from Floridians across our state. Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up.”
According to her biography, Casey DeSantis is a native of Troy, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the College of Charleston. Casey DeSantis also worked for the PGA Tour as a producer and on-air host and earned an Emmy for on-air talent while working in Jacksonville, Florida.
During her time as First Lady of Florida, Casey DeSantis has launched four major initiatives, one of which is the Resiliency Florida initiative, a partnership with professional sports teams and athletes, including Tom Brady, David Beckham, Peyton Manning, to address the stigma surrounding mental health. These teams and athletes are lending their voices and personal stories of resilience and hope to empower Florida students to persevere through adversity.
The DeSantis family has three children -- two daughters, 4-year-old Madison and 18-month-old Mamie, and a son, 3-year-old Mason.
Florida Cabinet members took to social media to send their well wishes to Casey DeSantis, like Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D), CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis (R), Attorney General Ashley Moody (R), and Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee (R). Florida lawmakers like Rep. Kat Cammack (R) and Sen. Rick Scott (R) also sent their prayers to Casey DeSantis.
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Lawmakers offer well wishes to First Lady Casey DeSantis as she battles breast cancer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, Fox News first reported on Monday morning.
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Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis reaches for her son Mason at Gov. Ron DeSantis' inauguration in January 2019.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and her daughter Madison stand with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Assistant Chief Lakeisha Burton as Governor Ron DeSantis distributed one-time relief checks to first responders as part of Florida's Heroes Initiative in August 2021. Burton is running for Jacksonville sheriff in the 2023 city election.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis looks on at her husband and children Mason and Madison during a bill signing at the American Legion Post 233 in Ponte Vedra Beach in summer 2021.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and her three children (from left) Mason, Mamie and Madison.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Casey DeSantis, Ron DeSantis and Jeanette Núñez on election night in 2018.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis holds son Mason during an event at the American Legion Post 233 in Ponte Vedra Beach in summer 2021.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Casey DeSantis and Ron DeSantis on the campaign trail in 2018 with their kids Mason and Madison.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, right, speaks to supporters with his wife Casey at an election party after winning the Republican primary Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Ron DeSantis and Casey DeSantis on the campaign trail in 2018.
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Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis collect water at a Jacksonville shopping center.
