Survivor Stories

Read stories directly from cancer survivors to hear about their courage, healing, and journey.

Charlene Gammon

Charlene Gammon

Staying positive and active has really helped me survive, along with my caregiver and family. I always pray and I am a fighter. I’m always positive...

Christi Ummel

Christi Ummel

Growing my relationship with God is what helped me get through my treatments and is what continues to help with any fears that I face since I was...

Heather Hassenplug

Heather Hassenplug

When they first found cancer, it was just some cells, so I opted for a lumpectomy. It was quick and I felt a sense of relief. But I have a mutation...

Aron Thompson

Aron Thompson

I want to provide my story to help other cancer warriors in their fight as well as to say you must be an advocate for yourself as well as having a...

Debbie Woodruff

Debbie Woodruff

When I was blindsided by my cancer diagnosis, I was petrified. I live alone with no family near to hold my hand. All of a sudden I had a slew of new...

Sheila Hensell

Sheila Hensell

During an ultrasound for a gallbladder attack in 2004, a 10cm tumor was discovered on my right ovary. Every doctor I saw said it was most likely...

Jenny Sochocki

Jenny Sochocki

2020 — a year our world will never forget! For me, I became a single mom of three after 20 years of marriage, and received a breast cancer diagnosis...

Rachel Miller

Rachel Miller

In loving memory ofRachel Miller Rachel passed away in 2022. While she will be forever missed, her words and strength still offer us inspiration.We...

Julie Peebles

Julie Peebles

Oliver Goldsmith once said, “Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.”  Life takes us on...