Survivor Stories
#POWERofONE
Every minute, one woman is diagnosed with cancer in the United States.
That’s one mother. One daughter. One wife.
These are the stories of women who have fought cancer. They give us hope.
Michelle Meadows – Cancer Survivor
Michelle Meadows – Cancer Survivor The Strength Behind the Game Michelle Meadows has spent most of her life in athletics. She was part of Virginia Tech softball’s first recruiting class, became a four-year starter and three-time Academic All-American, and went on to become the first softball player inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall
Agnus Berenato – Cancer Survivor
Agnus Berenato- Cancer Survivor Choosing Purpose Over Fear Agnus’s story is about much more than surviving cancer. It’s about choosing purpose over fear. A legendary coach and respected leader in women’s basketball, Agnus Berenato has experienced cancer from every angle. She lost her mother, Theresa, to breast cancer, stepping away from coaching to care for
Carol Allen – Cancer Survivor
Carol Allen- Cancer Survivor More Than A Survivor Story This is not solely a story about diagnosis, treatment, and overcoming adversity. Those stories matter deeply, but Carol Allen’s journey highlights something equally powerful: what happens after survival. It’s about the ripple effect of community. Students learning the power of service. Survivors inspiring action. Businesses stepping
Angela Caraway – Cancer Survivor
Angela Caraway – Cancer Survivor We first met Angela back in 2017, just after she had finished treatment for Stage III colorectal cancer. Her life had changed dramatically following her diagnosis in 2015, and like so many women facing cancer, she went into survival mode—focusing on treatment, pushing fear aside, and doing whatever it
Camden Cooke – Cancer Survivor Supporter
Carrying the Fight Forward: From his mother’s survival to his own action, Camden Cooke turned his family’s experience with cancer into something bigger—bringing Play4Kay and the Empowerment Tour to his school and community. Camden Cooke was three years old when his mom, Katrina, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and given four months to
Tracy Crawford Kincaide – Cancer Survivor
Even when you do everything right… Tracy Crawford Kincaide’s cancer journey began in 2009 with a diagnosis of Stage II invasive ductal carcinoma. She underwent a lumpectomy, eight rounds of chemotherapy, and more than 40 rounds of radiation. She met each phase of treatment with determination and grit. However, the hormone therapy prescribed afterward took
“Miss Mindy” Sopher – Cancer Survivor
Finding Strength, Faith, and Gratitude Through the Fight Mindy Sopher’s cancer journey began with awareness. Through years of working with student-athletes and Greek life, Mindy consistently participated in breast self-exams and cancer education efforts. That commitment led her to find a lump early — shortly after moving to Raleigh to begin a new chapter at
Charlotte Llanos – Cancer Survivor
Finding Strength Through Chalk: Charlotte’s Story In the summer of 2023, Charlotte was balancing work, motherhood, and the busy rhythm of life with her 11-month-old daughter. One evening, while pumping after putting her baby to sleep, she noticed something wasn’t right. Later that night, in the shower, she reached under her arm and felt a
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We have little or no control over what happens to us in life, but we have 100% control over how we will respond."
