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
Caregiver
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
Ohio
George Diver
What you should know about me, George Diver? I live with my wife, Barbara, of over 40 years in Broadview Heights, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. I am retired after
Arizona
Joleen Goss
I live in Kingman, Arizona with my spouse, Robin. I am retired and enjoy my free time traveling to visit with family and friends. I have had the pleasure of
New York
Pamela Warshavsky
My name is Pamela Warshavsky. I live in a high rise building in Queens, NY with my 4 cats. I have been volunteering for the American Cancer Society since 2006.
Michigan
CJ Heisler
My ACS journey started in June of 2003 when I was invited to participate in the local Relay For Life. I had no idea what Relay For Life was at
Georgia
Mahli Lowder
Hello, my name is Mahli Lowder. I live in McDonough, GA with my husband of 26 years, Sam and our dog, Yuki. I work for The Southern Credit Union as
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,
Washington
Edith Hitchings
My name is Edith Hitchings. I live in Belfair, Washington full time & Depoe Bay, Oregon part time. My cancer journey began in 1983 when I was 26 years old. I was