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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

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Texas
Kimberly Dillard

My name is Kimberly Dillard.  I live in Livingston, Texas with my husband Raymond.  We have two grown children and four amazing grandkids.  Our grandkids absolutely fill our hearts with

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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,

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Michigan
Sue Johnstal

As a caregiver, fundraiser, and advocate for ACS – fighting cancer has become one of my life passions.  My journey started after losing my dad to his fourth cancer.   My

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Iowa
Amy Graber

My journey with the American Cancer Society started when I became an Oncology Nurse in 1991. As a floor nurse, I quickly began to utilize the resources and information provided

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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

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Michigan
Diane Denoyer

1991, the year that the American Cancer Society changed my life.  It was that spring when my dad and a family friend was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Their lives paralleled

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Texas
Val Reeves

I am Val Reeves from Katy, Texas.  I am a wife, a mom, a VeeVee, and a retired teacher.  I became involved in Relay For Life about twenty years ago

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Texas
Karen Nugent

My name is Karen Nugent.  I live in Galveston, Texas with my dog, Bailey.  Even though I live in a different city from my parents and brothers, we are a

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Texas
Nancy Neel

My name is Nancy Neel from Silsbee, Texas.  I have been involved with Relay for over 25 years.  I’m the State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

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Alabama
Salon Mosley

My name is Salon Mosley.  I have known cancer for many years, as I’ve lost several family members to cancer.  But cancer became all too real when my husband, Sabastian,

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Texas
Debbie McDonald

My  name is Debbie McDonald.  I live in Alvin, Texas with my husband, Lou.  We have 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren.  Family time is important to us.  We are

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