Impact Stories

“If you are facing a cancer diagnosis, please allow yourself to feel all of your feelings. Then, turn to your loved ones for help. Nobody should fight cancer alone.” Graciela Guzman was in a busy season of her life and had given zero thought to slowing down. It was the start of a new school year as [...]

“I share my story to raise awareness, encourage others to seek answers when something doesn't feel right, and remind fellow cancer patients that they are never alone in their journey... I hope my story reminds others that their voice matters, because it could save their life.” Yomarie Miranda strug [...]

“Cancer shaped who I am. Survivorship has been part of my identity for nearly half of my life, and it continues to guide how I live with perspective, resilience, and purpose.” In 2006, Kelly Tallarida was a 19-year-old college student. For more than a year she had been experiencing worsening, unexp [...]

"I got through the dark days by remembering that everything is cyclical. As bad as the day was, I knew that tomorrow had the potential to be something better.” In his mid-40s, Stephen Brown began experiencing symptoms including fatigue and difficulty swallowing. After a series of appointments, bloo [...]

“To continue to lead by my mom’s example and channel my grief into action, I have taken on the challenge to raise funds for Stand Up to Cancer annually.” In 2018, Caroline Farney lost her mother, Sandra, to cancer. “Throughout her life, regardless of her own struggles, my mom continuously showed se [...]