By Frieda Weeks Search the word “survivor” in a dictionary and the top definitions are fairly black and white. Simply put, a survivor is described as someone who remains alive after coming close to death. Keep reading and you’ll find...
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Guest Commentary
Guest commentary: Pay It Forward
By Tracey Burkey Life was good! My husband and I married in August 2014. My youngest son was a sophomore in high school and all our adult kids were healthy and thriving. We were also proud grandparents to a beautiful...
Cover Story
Cover Story – Amber vs. Cancer: Strength and perseverance mark Amber Howland’s battle against cancer
By Norah Machia As a young breast cancer survivor, Amber M. Howland is hoping that by sharing her story, it will help save the lives of other women. “You can take a terrible situation and just stay at home,” said...
Inspire
Inspire – Carolyn Kardos: A constant advocate
By Alyssa Dearborn If you ever meet Carolyn Kardos, you will immediately notice her teal hair. You also might be able to spot her matching teal Jeep. For Kardos and many other ovarian cancer survivors, teal is more than just...
Inspire
Inspire – Brain injury survivor presses on with sisu
By Jason Klaiber With a significant concussion from a backyard mishap and another traumatic brain injury from a workplace incident in her rearview, Kelly Thune manages to forge ahead by sticking to the most positive mindset she can muster. After...
