Virginia
Pat Johnson
I’m Pat Johnson, and I relay for research—because without it, I’d be a widow. What started as my husband’s cough and weight loss back in 2017 turned out to
Caregiver
Florida
Linda Herman
Hi! I’m Linda Herman, and I live in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. I grew up in New Jersey, moved to Pensacola, and graduated from the University of South Florida. I’ve
Wisconsin
Steve Clay
I’m Steve Clay and I live in Spooner, Wisconsin with my wife. We have one son and three grandchildren. I taught 7th graders for 35 years. I like to think
Texas
Patty Vela
Hi my name is Patty Vela. I’m a caregiver for my husband Ruben Vela who was diagnosed in June of 2019 with Pancreatic Cancer stage III. Our lives were great. Our
Florida
Jonathan JDOGG Lederman
My journey with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life started in 1998. I had lost my grandfather to prostate cancer and I was very, very angry at cancer. My
Florida
Donielle Deitz
Hello, my name is Donielle Deitz, and I live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida with my husband and two miniature schnauzers, Stella and Louie. I am a retired financial services
Georgia
Sharon Chicano
I started my American Cancer Society journey while in high school. I volunteered for our local Gala, then added Daffodils Days and finally became involved in Relay For Life in
Washington
Kaylie Daly
My name is Kaylie Daly and I live in Shelton, Washington. I’ve been married to my husband Patrick since September 1993 and I have four pets OB, Charlotte, Ivy and
New Hampshire
Kieryn Hewitt
My name is Kieryn Emilee Hewitt, and I have been affected by cancer since I was born. I live in Rye, New Hampshire, and I attend Plymouth State University
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
California
Ruth Fitzsimmons
Cancer has touched my life in a profound way. I have been a caregiver giver many times for the last 30 years. Every member of my immediate family except me
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