Impact Stories

"My cancer story would be very different if I hadn't found the cancer early, and I am lucky I found it. I don't want people to just be lucky; I want people to be educated and aware.” In April 2025, Catherine Thoma was at home watching a movie when she felt a tingle in her left breast. “I had done s [...]

“Although in remission, cancer still has its place in my life, but I am using it for good. I do not want my life to be defined by cancer. I have endured a lot of pain in the past four years, but I refuse to let it slow me down or make me upset.” In the spring of 2021, Ann Heslin was diagnosed with [...]

“I look at life with a different perspective and live it fully each day. It allowed my faith to grow bigger in my life. It has allowed me to share my story and help others who are struggling with this horrible disease.” In 2015, Kelly Crews was involved in an accident and while hospitalized, she re [...]

“I try to remind people that no matter what they’re facing, there’s always a win to find in the day. Even if it’s something small like showing up, smiling, or just making it through. Those little wins matter.” In September 2024 and just days after returning from a college recruitment visit, Jack Pu [...]

“Cancer has changed every aspect of my life, but more importantly, it’s changed my mindset and priorities. Now my only priority is time with my family. Presence is my greatest present.” Kristopher Miranda was told that he had stage 3B gastric cancer just after waking up from his first upper GI endo [...]