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
Survivor/Caregiver
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,
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, a retired teacher, and a passionate RFL volunteer in my community. I became involved in