Three years ago, when Vera Trainer was diagnosed with cancer, she did what many strong, capable people do first — she tried...
The Moment I Knew

The moment I knew, for sure, I had breast cancer my mind became a blank slate. My past was erased...
Linda’s Story

Linda’s Journey of Rediscovery When Linda arrived at her first-ever retreat … after 30 years of living with cancer… she...
Tonia’s Story

When Tonia Bartz was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2021, everything changed overnight. “I went to the ER knowing something was...
Sonja’s Story

For decades, glass artist Sonja Blomdahl worked in her Seattle studio, creating luminous vessels that caught light and color in a way...
Abby’s Story

From a To-Do List to a Lifeline: Abby’s Journey with Cancer Lifeline For Abby, getting a mammogram was simply another...
Douglas Clark’s Story

When Douglas Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, it felt like the ground disappeared beneath him. “It was...
Glenda’s Story

Glenda was first diagnosed with vulvar cancer on January 31, 2022, and again on August 23, 2024. She wishes someone...
Keng-I’s Story

In August 2024, Keng-I was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. Living in Hawaii and navigating the uncertainty that comes with a...
Rick’s Story

Rick was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer about two years ago and began treatment immediately. Early on, his...
LuAnn’s Story

In 2018, LuAnn’s life changed forever. She was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, (Neuroendocrine lung cancer), along...
Carol’s Story

Carol will be the first to tell you her story is a bit unusual. She was born with multiple tumors...
