Candace Eng & Diana Prince: By her side through cancer

Candace and Diana sit side by side at a holiday table in front of a Christmas tree, in a vintage print.

50 years of friendship

Candace Eng and Diana Prince met in an English class at Manhattan Community College in September 1976. They sat next to each other, exchanged numbers, and never really stopped talking. Nearly fifty years later, they're still each other's closest friend.

Candace and Diana with two babies and a child, smiling on a green sofa.

Two photos of Diana at backyard barbecues, tending a grill.

Young Candace and Diana at a birthday party with paper hats and dolls on the table.

Candace and Diana side by side on a green sofa, Diana holding a baby.

Candace and Diana laughing together in a hospital chair.

Last year, Candace was diagnosed with breast cancer. A mastectomy came first, then chemotherapy, then radiation five days a week, then immunotherapy. Diana made her a promise.

you’re not going anywhere without me

Diana in a hospital bed and Candace leaning in, smiling for a selfie beside the bed rail.

A promisekept

Diana’s been by Candace's side for every single session since.

Diana eating pancakes at a kitchen table while Candace, standing, pours batter from a bowl.

Candace and Diana hugging in a hallway, Candace resting her head on Diana’s shoulder.

Video still: a blurred city sidewalk with the captions “Besties NYC” and “excuse me”.

On a New York street corner, a stranger with a camera stopped them to ask if they were best friends. Diana didn't hold back, telling him about Candace's cancer, and her commitment to walk her through it.

The clip reached nearly 9 million people within hours.

strangers showed up like chosen family

And then we fell in love with your friendship in under 2 minutes ❤️

Go Candace! You have the whole world rooting for a fast recovery!!

May you both have an even longer and more beautiful life ahead of you both! Rooting for you both! ❤️

May we all find our Candy or Diana’s 🫶🏾

Video still: a woman in a hospital hallway looking at a plaque beside a bell.

A fundraiser followed. Nearly 5,000 donors gave. Candace says she's a changed person—more confident, and feeling seen.

Diana kissing Candace’s cheek as Candace cries and smiles, on a city street.

50 Years of Friendship. One Fight, Help Candace Heal$133,721 raised

I just wanted to drop a note and say YESSSSS! I got the chills seeing Candace ring that bell! I know you still have a battle ahead of you. You are a strong woman with another strong woman beside you! Happy Best friends day!! xo Best wishes from Brooklyn!