Trista's Breast Cancer Fund

I recall when a police officer waved at a 10 year old girl who had recently moved to the City of Ocoee.  It was that moment  I, Trista Mckenzie decided that someday I too would make a difference and become a police officer.  As the oldest sister in a single parent household, I took responsibility for my younger siblings sacrificing much of my childhood in the process.  I joined the Ocoee Police Explorer post and was a constant face at community and volunteer events throughout the city.  
After a few years and personal challenges with dyslexia, I was accepted into the LakeTech Police Academy in the Fall of 2009.  My dream was to become a reality, and I began basic training with unparalleled intensity.  The staff and students could find me within the courtyard hours before each class vigorously studying or asking instructor’s questions about the material.  Despite being told I was “too stupid” to be a cop a decade earlier, I was the Top Academic Student of the class.  I was sworn in as an Ocoee Police Officer early Fall 2010. I then married a fellow Ocoee Police Officer and became Officer Trista Blake.

My passion is to serve the community, and is demonstrated by my hard work and dedication. I also mentor trouble youths, play the violin and the piano to the elderly at nursing homes.  
Now, as I battle cancer, I reach out and encourage other fighters and survivors to keep up the good fight.
I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and will be having chemotherapy. I will then have to endure a double mastectomy and have my ovaries removed. As this is going to be a long road for my recovery, and it will be a recovery, the financial burden on my family is going to be extreme.

Any assistance you can provide us would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!