Beyond our genes: Identical with one big difference: Kris & Maren Hallenga at TEDxKingsCollegeLondon

Twin sisters Kristin and Maren Hallenga are the founders of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! Following Kristin's diagnosis with secondary breast cancer in 2009, they made it their mission to ensure other young people don't find themselves in a similar situation to Kris; where they're told the cancer cannot be cured because it was found late. Kristin has been tested for the known breast cancer genes but is not a carrier, yet Maren still stands a slightly higher chance of being diagnosed with the disease. These twins show continuous strength and determination, working tirelessly on raising awareness of breast cancer amongst young people throughout the UK.
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[@bpopa]

I'm going to cry. What a great organization and mission. Truly meaningful work they are doing.

[@kaskakaska2663]

Kris I hope you are ok and I wishing you all the best with battle with cancer.Hope your tween sister Maren and all family is fine.Love you.God bless you.

[@lrnwrd]

Inspirational girls.

[@zinqtable1092]

Every time I see a pair of twins it makes me wish I had a brother.

[@alexandersteiner9212]

I wanna know how this played out. They still doing stuff these days?

[@softlocked9586]

I'm curious as well.

[@codymedeiros1299]

YO HARSH IS THAT YOU 8TH GRADE MRS. LOCKES CLASS?

[@c_mendes]

Yeah they are, Kris wrote a book called Glittering a Turd. I’ve read it, it’s amazing 👍🏻

[@miarosie]

Sadly Kris has just died.