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
Survivor
Iowa
Becky VanLoon
When I was 23, I heard the words “you have cancer.” My name is Becky VanLoon. I live in Mason City, Iowa. In 2001 I was diagnosed with renal cell
California
Joseline Molina
My name is Joseline Molina. I live in Los Angeles, California. I am 22 years old, like many of us, I have overcome a personal hardship. Many times, our hardships
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,
Indiana
Claudia Sarbieski
My name is Claudia Sarbieski from Crown Point, Indiana. In July of 2018, I became a statistic – the one of eight women who develop breast cancer in their lifetime
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
Nevada
Shelly Miller
Jon and Renee were my neighbors. They asked for help with decorations for an event called Relay For Life. Jon was a survivor and was being celebrated by our community
Texas
Lauren Miller
My name is Lauren Miller. I live Houston, Texas. Cancer saved my life. You don’t hear that often, but it is absolutely true. During college I turned to drugs as
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
Arkansas
Heather Johnson
My name is Heather Johnson. I was born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas. I am a proud Arkansas State University alumnus with my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I am a