Meet Annie Betti, YPB Member

Annie Betti, YPB Member

Annie's heart is purple for cousin her Megan, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2013 at the age of 24 and lost her battle in April 2014. Throughout her courageous battle, Megan remained positive and fought with bravery that inspired everyone around her. 

As Annie describes "Our family lost a part of our heart last year, but Megan's battle has taught me to be courageous, to love endlessly, and to fight for what you believe in. She left this world much too early, but her energy will live on with us forever. My heart will always remain purple in honor of Megan."

Annie's favorite memory of Megan is from early childhood. "We grew up inseparable: me, my 5 sisters, and Megan. Every New Years my aunt and uncle would have a party and at the end of the night we got to sleepover at Megan's. When everyone left we would curl up in our sleeping bags and on the couches and watch the Labyrinth. It used to scare me to death, but it was Megan's favorite movie. We would stay up all night and in the morning my parents would bring us donuts and we would all spend the day in pajamas hanging out."

Annie joined the Pancreatic Cancer YPB to honor and fight for all those who are fighting and/or who have lost the battle to pancreatic cancer.

Now, for some fun facts about Annie...

Annie's favorite quote is: "If you want something you've never had, then you've got to do something you've never done."

Her favorite sports team is the Chicago Bears, and her favorite restaurant is Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.

Annie enjoys going to musical festivals and concerts. In the summer, her favorite activity is "going to Cubs games or anything I can do outside with friends." In the winter, Annie enjoys "staying warm - usually either on the couch watching movies or reading a book."

Growing up, Annie wanted to be a teacher. "I have always wanted to help people in some way."

Annie describes herself as "thoughtful" and has "five sisters who I'm very close with."

She is inspired by "my parents, each one of my sisters, and of course, Megan."

Annie is from Palatine, Illinois and currently lives in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a minor in Business from Indiana University. She currently works as a Compensation Specialist at Aon.