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Kathy Bennett

July 13, 2021

Over the last 3 years I’ve discovered cancer is a double-edge sword. One side brutally wounds, tortures and destroys; it’s heartbreaking and insufferable. The opposite side opens hearts with an outpouring of love & compassion and invites new experiences & friendships that harden over time. For our little group, Kathy has been a motivator and […]

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Lynn Fallows

July 10, 2021

Lynn was a teacher that became a friend, mentor, and fake mom. She inspired me as a wife, mother, and teacher and helped support and guide me as a person who had very few of those adults in my life growing up. She was an amazing woman whose legacy will live on forever.

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Teresa Perry

July 12, 2020

Teresa Perry is the most beautiful woman I know! She is courageous, she is selfless, she is optimistic. She is an incredible wife, mother, daughter and friend. Teresa is an inspiration to so, so many and loved by all. She is a fighter and a survivor. We are all so proud to be a part […]

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Khoosnam Commissariat

July 11, 2020

Khoosie found the good in everything and everyone. She illuminated any room she walked into and immediately was your friend. She taught me more about life and gratitude than I could have ever learned in a million books. She lived with dignity and grace through her years with Ovarian Cancer, keeping the rest of us […]

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Teresa Perry

July 10, 2020

Celebrating my dear friend and walking partner Teresa Perry. You choose to be positive and have been an inspiration to many. May you live a long life full of love and adventure. Cheers!

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Lynn Fallows

July 9, 2020

I met Lynn Fallows on my first day of chemo. I was terrified. She warmly introduced herself and told me to get pen and paper and write down her chemo side effect tips. She gave me her phone number and email so readily telling me to call or text if I needed support in any […]

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Susan Milan and Dr. Drescher

July 9, 2020

My good friend Susan Milan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after I was. I referred her to Dr Drescher. We went through chemo together. Susan and Dr Drescher inspire me and give me hope to live my life fully with hope!

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Sachia Powell

July 9, 2020

Sachia inspires me in so many ways. Professionally, she is hard-working, dedicated, and brilliant. As a community member, she volunteers for so many things it makes my head spin! She is the most generous person I have ever met when it comes to her time and expertise! Personally, she is a kind, empathetic, authentic, respectful, […]

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Lynn Fallows

July 6, 2020

Lynn has always been a true advocate for others and when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer it pushed her to new heights. She was such a ray of hope and her fight to find a cure for ovarian cancer and educate others on the disease was truly astonishing. I wish I could have as […]

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Mary Anne Kobylka

July 6, 2020

After her first round of chemo, Mary Anne decided to celebrate by training for a triathlon. I thought she was nuts but felt obliged to be supportive and congratulate her when she successfully completed it. She then informed me that I would be participating in one the following year to help raise funds for ovarian […]

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