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
Survivor
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
Texas
Joseline Molina
My name is Joseline Molina. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. But, I relocated to the Houston, Texas area. Being a cancer survivor myself who was diagnosed
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