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American Cancer Society Resources

Survivor/Caregiver

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

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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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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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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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Alabama
Roy Nagle

Cancer is not new to Roy Nagle.  His mother is an 18-year cancer survivor of uterine cancer.  His wife, Patty, is a skin cancer survivor.  In June 2016, Roy heard

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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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Texas
Ginger Freeze

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

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Texas
Cynthia Dickson

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.

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Oklahoma
Erin Cole

My name is Erin Cole.  I live in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  I love reading, writing, and baking. My relationship with the American Cancer Society started in the fall 2009.    I joined

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Texas
Shirley Bailey

My name is Shirley Bailey.  I live in Houston, Texas with my four-legged fur baby Lola.  I recently retired from banking after 50+ years. In 1980 when I lost my

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