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
Survivor/Caregiver
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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.