California
Christine Payette
I’m Christine Payette. I’ve been battling Melanoma cancer since 1984. Surfing while using baby oil to “glisten” was not exactly the right coating on my skin! I’m a regular patient
Survivor/Caregiver
Pennsylvania
Donna Kemberling
My name is Donna Kemberling. I live in Danville, PA with my husband, Phil and our dog, Daphne. Between us, Phil and I have 5 adult children and 15 grandchildren.
Missouri
Jerry Boyd
My name is Jerry Boyd and I’m from Patton, Missouri. I have been an ACS volunteer for about 25 years, including team member, ACSCAN member, and Logistics chair. I lost
California
Ramona V Ramos
My family and personal experience with breast cancer began with my mother in 1989. She is no longer with us, and this is why I chose to support the American
California
Claudia Perez-Favela
My name is Claudia Perez-Favela. I was born and raised in Sinaloa, Mexico, and now live in Imperial, California, a small border town near Baja California. I have three children.
Florida
Jeffrey Schultz
My name is Jeffrey Schultz and I was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1950. I graduated in 1972 with B.A. Degree from Wayne State University. Relocated to South Florida in
California
Dan MacNeilage
My name is Dan MacNeilage. I am a father and a grandfather. I am a survivor and a caregiver. I live in Lathrop, California. I lost my wife to ALS
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
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
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
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,