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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

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Ohio
Carolyn Breinich

Carolyn Breinich was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in 1994, five days before her 14th birthday. Her treatment consisted of two and a half years of chemo and ten days

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California
Janna Boelke

My name is Janna Boelke. I live in Santa Monica, CA with my husband, three teenage boys and a revolving door of dogs and cats.  I am an attorney with

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Colorado
Jackie Treece

I am Jackie Treece.   I grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from UCLA.  I was privileged to study a year at the university and music conservatory in

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Kentucky
Laura Phelps

In 2014, at the age of 43, I was diagnosed with Mucinous Carcinoma Breast Cancer. Mucinous Carcinoma is a subtype of IDC, and rarely diagnosed in women under the age

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Mississippi
Delbert Dearman

My name is Delbert Dearman.  I live in Petal, Mississippi with my wife Gale.  We have 3 sons and 6 grandchildren.  In my free time, I enjoy drawing and painting.

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California
Sheri Agers

My name is Sheri Agers.  I live in San Jose, California with my husband Carl, and dog, Gus. I am an elementary teacher who is energetic and optimistic! When I first started

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Louisiana
Kristy Boudloche

My name is Kristy Boudloche.  I live in Houma, Louisiana with my dog, Snickers. I started Relaying in 2012 as a participant.  After a few years, I formed my own

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Kentucky
Alex Mason

My name is Alex Mason.  I am 22 years old.  I am proud to be a cancer survivor.  I am an avid tea drinker, animal lover, and mental health advocate. I live

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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

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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,

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Texas
Michelle Berndt

Michelle Berndt lives in Midlothian, Texas with her husband, Dr. Stephen Berndt.  They have two children, Grayce and Tristan.  Michelle prays daily a cure will be found so that her children

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