Oct 13, 2025
A Crucial Reminder: Remington Ambassador Shares Breast Cancer Story
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Remington Ambassador Kandi Kisky is using her platform to share a message that could save lives: get your mammograms.
Kandi, co-host of the popular Outdoor Channel series Whitetail Freaks, recently opened up about her personal journey with breast cancer. Thanks to her commitment to annual screenings, Kandi’s cancer was caught early and slow growing, giving her the best possible chance for full recovery.
“Because of my mammogram, it saved my life” she shared in her Instagram reel.
Kandi and her husband Don have been Remington ambassadors for five years, bringing their passion for whitetail deer hunting, land management, and conservation to life through their show and social media. Based in Iowa, the Kiskys are farmers, hunters, and educators — leading a team of enthusiasts who capture hunts and share tips for developing property management programs that support healthy deer populations.
Their lives revolve around the outdoors, but Kandi’s recent experience has added a new layer of purpose to her work. She’s now encouraging men and women – whether they’re in the woods, on the farm, or in the office – to prioritize their health and ensure they schedule their yearly exams.
“Do not miss,” she says. “No matter what.”
Kandi’s strength and openness are a powerful reminder that breast cancer doesn’t discriminate — and that awareness, action, and community support are key. We’re proud to stand with her this October and every month, and we thank her for using her voice to make a difference.
Kandi on her farm with her grandchildren.
Using Her Platform to Inspire
Kandi briefly shared her story publicly for the first time on Instagram recently, urging women to schedule their mammograms and not wait.
“I don’t care who it is — courthouse clerks, friends, strangers — I tell them, ‘Make your appointment today.’ And they thank me.”
She’s also supporting others going through treatment, like the wife of a team member who films for Whitetail Freaks. Kandi’s experience has become a guidepost for others, offering comfort and clarity in a time of fear. She’s passionate about making breast cancer awareness expand beyond October, making it a year-round conversation.
“Cancer is a tough word to swallow,” Kandi said. “But it changed me. Life’s too short. Take care of your health. Ask for help. Support each other.”
This October marks one year since Kandi’s diagnosis, and she’s celebrating the way she always does — in the field, hauling grain, hunting deer, and living life fully – which often includes seeing her two children and spending time with her four grandchildren.
“Every day is a celebration of being cancer-free,” she said.
Diagnosis During the Busiest Season
Kandi and her husband Don farm 1,200 acres in Iowa. Paired with whitetail hunting, fall is their most demanding time of year. Between hauling grain and filming hunts, the October 2024 cancer diagnosis added a layer of stress and uncertainty. But Don was by her side every step of the way.
“He was 100% supportive,” Kandi said. “I had a few pity parties, just bawling on the couch, but he kept saying, ‘It’s going to be OK.’”
After a whirlwind of tests — MRI, PET scan, genetic testing — Kandi underwent a lumpectomy in December 2024 and started radiation in January. During that time, she drove an hour each way to Des Moines for daily treatments, Monday through Friday.
“The techs were incredible,” she recalled. “They’d joke with me after each session, ‘How was your spa treatment today?’ It helped lighten the mood.”
Family, Friends, and Fierce Support
Kandi’s strength came from her family — her husband, her mother-in-law, and her daughter, who attends Colorado State University and joined a sorority whose mission is breast cancer awareness.
“She put me on a list to receive a support basket,” Kandi said. “Every member wrote me a handwritten note. I still have them all in a jar.”
She also leaned on close friends in the hunting community, like Tiffany Lakosky and Travis “T-Bone” Turner, who had faced their own cancer battles. Their advice and encouragement helped her navigate the emotional and medical journey.
Finally, after 20 rounds of radiation, she was deemed cancer-free.
“I rang that bell at the end of radiation,” she said. “And even though I went to the appointment by myself, the waiting room started cheering. That moment meant everything.”