
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
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
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
I am Val Reeves from Katy, Texas. I am a wife, a mom, a VeeVee, a retired teacher, and a passionate RFL volunteer in my community. I became involved in
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
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
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,
My name is Debbie McDonald. I live in Alvin, Texas with my husband, Lou. We have 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren. Relay started for us in 1999 after my
My experiences with cancer have not been good. I lost my mother in 2017 and grandmother in 2005 to this horrible disease. However, because of my experiences, my interest in
At the age of 47, Ginger Freeze learned she had breast cancer. A lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation followed. Eighteen years later a routine mammogram revealed breast cancer again. This time the
My name is Dodi Emmons. I live in Washington, Texas with my husband John we have been married since 1995. We have 6 children and 8 grandchildren and 5 cats.
Cynthia Dickson lives in Bastrop, Texas. She is married to Greg. Both are avid Texas Longhorn fans. On game days, you will always find Cynthia sporting a burnt orange shirt.
cancer.org
Our vision is to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
800.227.2345
© 2025 American Cancer Society.
All rights reserved. The American Cancer Society is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID Number: 13-1788491.
Any links to non-ACS sites are provided as a courtesy. ACS does not endorse any products or services.