Mum makes dating ad for daughter in Times Square
A woman with terminal cancer has taken out a billboard in Times Square to help her daughter find a boyfriend, with the hope she can see her marry before she dies.
Beth Davies was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, receiving chemotherapy to treat it.
However, she was informed in June 2020 that she had developed metastatic breast cancer which had spread to her bones.
The 61-year-old Boston woman is now hoping to help her daughter Molly, 30, secure a partner so that she can watch her daughter walk down the aisle. She also wants “to know I am leaving her in good hands”.
Last week, Ms Davies’ 14-by-seven-metre ad went up at the famed spot, showing a photo of Molly and a link to her profile on dating app Wingman, which lets friends and family share testimonies about the person and pitch them as a suitable partner.
Beneath the photo, a message from Beth was also included, reading: “I’m Molly’s wingman and her Mom”.
Image: The Daily Mail
Speaking to the New York Post, Ms Davies said she and her husband Rick were determined to help Molly get married.
“I would like to see my daughter well-settled,” Beth told the publication.
“Considering that I have serious health issues, there is urgency.”
She is currently taking Ibrance tablets, which she hopes will keep the cancer at bay for at least two years.
Molly told The Post the app and billboard “cases a wider net”.
“I want someone who adores me and someone I adore as well. I want someone who adds to my life. If this broadcasts that, it will all be worth it.”
Her mother added that her role as ‘wingwoman’ to her daughter came after Molly acted as her wingwoman.
“It is only fair since Molly acted as my wingman, escorting me to various oncology appointments,” she said.
Though Ms Davies said some of her friends’ daughters would “kill them” for attempting a similar stunt, Molly said she appreciated her mum’s efforts.
“It’s such a trip. Especially up there next to Gen-Z icon Olivia Rodrigo,” Molly said of the billboard.
Image: Beth Davies (Facebook)
Since its appearance, Molly and her mum have made the trip to Times Square together, with Ms Davies sharing photos of them beneath it on Facebook.
The billboard ad came to be after Molly’s profile came to the attention of Wingman’s founder Tina Wilson, who arranged the whole thing.
“She still is focused with love and attention for her daughter and so I wanted to help her accelerate that search and find someone great,” Ms Wilson told NBC.
Image: Beth Davies (Facebook)