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.
Winning the Battle
By Mary Gravley I was diagnosed with non-invasive ductal carcinoma in situ in 2011 after a routine mammogram that I nearly missed. I never felt a lump but instinct and timing get the credit for the quick diagnosis. My insurance company sent me a letter stating my annual exam was six months overdue. I made an appointment
A Grateful Heart…
Scared. Grieving. Angry. Shocked. All powerful emotions. Emotions that naturally accompany a cancer diagnosis. Beautiful. Lovely. Grateful. Blessed. Words in stark contrast to the raw emotions created by cancer, and yet words that also seem to be the heartbeat of a survivor. As Betsy Campbell talks about her recent battle with breast cancer, it is
Inspired to Continue
The truth is, Coach Kay Yow was inspired by a lot of people. She was grounded in her faith and she saw the very best in everyone she encountered. It was that outlook that enabled her to draw inspiration from literally, thousands of people, many of whom she never met. And yet, it still seems
Writing Her Own Chapter…
It is a recurring theme. But it never gets old. Jerilyn Hughes wants to help others. She says she is part of a sisterhood. Maybe her story could inspire another woman, perhaps lift her up during a low time. We met Jerilyn at a women’s basketball recruiting event where she was there to support her
A Story of Hope, a Story of Survival…
As is always the case, fate writes a far better story than any of us ever could. This is a story of a mother, her daughter, and their coach. It is a story of faith and hope, courage and conviction, suffering and…then joy. When Hanna Halteman visited the campus of North Carolina State University as
WORDS TO LIVE BY
We have little or no control over what happens to us in life, but we have 100% control over how we will respond."
