Impact Stories

"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 [...]

“Cancer taught me that taking care of myself is not selfish and to be kind to myself.” In March of 2024, Jennifer Mabini was 41 and a busy working mom of two when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “When I first heard the news, it was more of a confirmation,” says Jennifer, who had four other fa [...]

“My journey has shown me how much impact early detection, treatment, and support can have, and I want to use my voice to inspire others to pay attention to their health, seek care, and never give up hope.” Amy Nichole spent her younger years regularly sunbathing: “Tanning was everywhere in magazine [...]

“If I can help just one person, then my experience and sharing my story is a success... Men, do your self-exams. It's important and you never know!” At 19, Eric Miller decided one day to follow the instructions from his college health course textbook and give himself his first testicular self-exam. [...]