Florida Gov. DeSantis' wife diagnosed with breast cancer
EXCLUSIVE - Casey DeSantis, the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
"I
am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved
wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," the first term Republican
governor said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"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," the governor emphasized.
Casey DeSantis, 41-years old, is a former producer and Emmy award
winning television show host for the PGA tour. She was also a three-time
equestrian national champion, as well as a runner-up NCAA division one
champion.
Married since 2010, Casey and Ron DeSantis are the
parents of Madison (4 years old), Mason (3 years old) and Mamie (18
months old), who was the first baby born in the Florida governor's
mansion in more than half a century.
During her tenure so far as Florida's first lady, DeSantis has
spearheaded four major initiatives, including "Hope Florida - A Pathway
to Prosperity, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Hope."
