Woman battling breast cancer spreads cheer with Girl Scout cookie donations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — One woman battling breast cancer spent her final day of chemotherapy giving back to staff and other cancer patients at Norton Cancer Institute.

Sharon Handy was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2025 and started chemotherapy in October.

"This is a milestone, so we wanted to celebrate and thank Norton's for their fine care, the staff, the doctors, the nurses, but also the patients," said Handy.

They did that by raising money so they could pass out free Girl Scout cookies to staff and other cancer patients. Through donations, Handy racked up 165 boxes of cookies, which is nearly $1,000 worth of the sweet treat.

Handy has been involved in the Girl Scouts for more than 30 years, whether that's through volunteering or serving on the board. Her daughter, Samantha, is trying to earn her way to summer camp through cookie sales, so not only do they get to give back but also help her daughter reach her goals.

Handy and her daughter went door to door at Norton Cancer Institute giving out free boxes of cookies.

"When you see their face light up you know you've made a tiny bit of difference and that makes it all worthwhile," said Handy.

While Handy still has to go through a double mastectomy and a few weeks of radiation, she's happy to be taking a step forward.

"To be at that point, feels really good, feels really good to be able to give back and do something. It makes me realize I've got more to be thankful for than I have to fear," said Hardy.