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
Survivor
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
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
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
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,
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
Pennsylvania
Marina Posvar
Marina Posvar’s purpose and unrelenting passion to help patients and families with cancer grew from her personal experiences. Marina is a 2x cancer survivor, starting with her first diagnosis as
Minnesota
Sandy Fultz
My name is Sandy Fultz. I live in the rural community of Tracy, Minnesota. In March 2019, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. My treatment involved surgery followed by 6
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
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