In early September 2004, Angelique and her husband were in New York City celebrating their 1 year wedding anniversary. Throughout the trip, Angelique was experiencing persistent chest pains and was only able to eat with the help of medication. After returning from New York and no longer being able to bear the pain, Angelique was admitted to hospital. Two weeks later she was diagnosed with Stage II Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Angelique immediately underwent a series of chemotherapy treatments in combination with an antibody drug. Over the next several months, Angelique lost her hair, felt very fatigued and suffered from a low blood cell count with resulted in constant flu-like symptoms. Through it all, Angelique’s spirits remained upbeat, ever referring to herself as “G.I. Ange” after losing her hair.

In April 2005, Angelique completed all her treatments and felt better and healthier than ever. Under the watchful eye of her oncologist, Angelique completed her first half marathon in Toronto Commemorating the anniversary of her diagnosis two years earlier. Four weeks later, Angelique went on to San Francisco to her completer her first Team In Training event.