The Pink Cart Program Photography by Alice G. Patterson Supporting breast cancer research isn’t just for women. Plenty of men join in the fight, too. One of them is White Glove Waste & Recycling founder Brett Maring. Brett is responsible...
From Mom to Me Again
Filling an Empty Nest By Christine A. Krahling Preparing for an empty nest can stir up a whole host of emotions: sadness, uncertainty, loneliness and, at the same time, maybe even a little bit of relief and excitement about what’s...
Everyday Toxins
Clean Up Your Life By Wendy LaDue Some cancers are genetic, but many are caused by our everyday exposure to a high level of toxins. Many people are not aware that these toxins in our foods, personal care products and...
Fashion Forward: Decor Edition
Designing for You Story and photography by Susan Hodell I’ve always been an advocate for breaking the rules a bit when it comes to fashion. That doesn’t necessarily mean wearing my high school prom dress to the office, but I...
Hopeful Grateful Strong
The Caregiver By Amy Lowe This story is an excerpt from “Hopeful — Grateful — Strong,” a collection of survivor stories from the YMCA of Greater Syracuse’s cancer support programs. I have always been a caregiver. I took care of...

