Arizona
Lynne Hartke
When breast cancer attempted to silence my voice in 2009, I decided to quit waiting for “someday” and to pursue my dream of becoming a writer. Surrounded by students who
Breast
California
Mercy Campos
In 1999 I lost my Dad to prostate cancer. I knew nothing about cancer, but quickly learned to be my dad’s caregiver. In 2004, I moved to Fontana. Through a
California
Sandra Coopersmith
The American Cancer Society was my beacon of hope when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 1991. They provided me with valuable information and a Reach to Recovery
Alabama
Kimberly Johnson
“I had cancer, cancer did not have me!” My name is Kimberly Johnson. I’m originally from Jacksonville, FL, but have lived in Alabama for all but 12 years of my
Louisiana
Blair Duthu
My name is Blair Duthu. I live in Houma, Louisiana with my very supportive husband, Brennan, and two incredible kids, Zachary and Vivian. I am 40 years old. I have
Colorado
Lindsey Zahrte
My name is Lindsey Zahrte. I live in Golden, CO, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I am a wife, a boy mom, a first-grade teacher, a daughter, a
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
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,