Barbara R. lives in Northern Virginia, where she enjoys decorating her eclectic apartment, going on long walks, and diving into all things creative. A born-again Christian and cancer survivor, she finds strength in her faith and healing through storytelling. [...]
Jill D. and her husband, Paul, live in Sycamore, IL with their beloved dog, Wrigley. Their 2 adult daughters live an hour away in Chicago. Jill works part time in the accounting department of her church. [...]
Tamika R. was diagnosed with stage 4 (IV) metastatic lung cancer that had spread to the brain at just 48 years old. She is now retired from re-entry corrections with the goal of giving her grandchildren the rest of [...]
For Sean, running wasn’t just a hobby, it was a way of life. His passion for running connected him with a community, gave him purpose, and helped shape his identity. A 9-time London Marathon finisher and dedicated fundraiser for [...]
When Calli K. first heard the words “stage 3 (III) lung cancer,” her world stopped. A wave of fear, uncertainty, and disbelief washed over her. She was just several weeks shy of her 50th birthday, and the life she [...]
Ashley Vassallo is a 37-year-old mother of 2 young boys living in Northern California. Formerly a hospice social worker, she now works as a patient advocate focused on raising awareness of lung cancer in young women without a smoking [...]
Rina A. grew up on a corn farm in Nebraska and now lives in Debary, FL, with her soulmate and husband, John. She has worked at Stetson University for 20 years and is currently the presidential liaison for philanthropic [...]
Simi Ranajee, PhD, MBA, does not let lung cancer define her. Crowned the first Miss India Worldwide in 1990, she is a distinguished professional with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, a TEDx speaker, and [...]
Gary W. and his wife of 44 years reside in Camp Hill, PA—nestled between Gettysburg and Hershey. They credit their children and grandchildren with inspiring them and keeping them young. He’s committed to advocating for the needs of the [...]
Diagnosed with stage 4 (IV) lung cancer after years of recurrent bronchitis, Debbie was initially told she only had 1-2 years to live. Despite this ominous diagnosis, she got second opinions and discovered she had the BRAF mutation which [...]