California
Janna Boelke
My name is Janna Boelke. I live in Santa Monica, CA with my husband, three teenage boys and a revolving door of dogs and cats. I am an attorney with
Breast
Kentucky
Laura Phelps
In 2014, at the age of 43, I was diagnosed with Mucinous Carcinoma Breast Cancer. Mucinous Carcinoma is a subtype of IDC, and rarely diagnosed in women under the age
California
Sheri Agers
My name is Sheri Agers. I live in San Jose, California with my husband Carl, and dog, Gus. I am an elementary teacher who is energetic and optimistic! When I first started
Louisiana
Kristy Boudloche
My name is Kristy Boudloche. I live in Houma, Louisiana with my dog, Snickers. I started Relaying in 2012 as a participant. After a few years, I formed my own
Kansas
Lisa Herkenrath
I’ve had many family members afflicted with cancer, including two brothers who are survivors and my father, who lost his battle with prostate cancer. I still was not prepared to
Massachusetts
Marcia Sharkey
In memory of my dad, who had passed away from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I attended my first Relay in 1997. My sister and I wanted to remember and honor our hero,
Texas
Michelle Berndt
Michelle Berndt lives in Midlothian, Texas with her husband, Dr. Stephen Berndt. They have two children, Grayce and Tristan. Michelle prays daily a cure will be found so that her children
Pennsylvania
Marina Posvar
Marina Posvar’s purpose and unrelenting passion to help patients and families with cancer grew from her personal experiences. Marina is a 2x cancer survivor, starting with her first diagnosis as
Missouri
Bess Wilfong
While her husband was dying of cancer, Bess was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since her father had died from breast cancer, she was urged to get a double mastectomy. She
Indiana
Marjorie Holderman
Every day 1,200 people will die from cancer. 1 out of every 8 women will experience cancer sometime in their lifetime. My name is Marjorie Holderman. I live in Mishawaka,
Indiana
Claudia Sarbieski
My name is Claudia Sarbieski from Crown Point, Indiana. In July of 2018, I became a statistic – the one of eight women who develop breast cancer in their lifetime
California
Carol Philipi
My name is Carol Philipi. I live in Anaheim, California. I am a 30-year Relay volunteer, 40-year Caregiver, and almost 5-year Cancer Warrior. My Relay journey began in 1993 after