Survivor Journeys
Stunned by her diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma, Brandi fought to change her narrative and carry a message of hope to others.
Toni English was determined to beat the poor prognosis after being diagnosed with stage 4 mucosal melanoma.
Vowing to continue her mother’s valiant battle against cancer, Regina joined the AACR Runners for Research team to raise awareness and funds for cancer research at the AACR Philadelphia Marathon.
After overcoming stage 3 breast cancer, 11-year survivor Jess Whorton became a healthcare and survivorship advocate.
Gregory O’Brien is striving for a high quality life while living with stage 4 lung cancer.
Diagnosed with AML at the age of 20, Carson Mapes continues to fight her cancer.
Kay Kays, a 30-year pancreatic cancer survivor, works to advance research and raise awareness of the disease.
Sarah Cauley was at her mother’s doctor’s office decades ago when a chance encounter and stomachache led to a cancer diagnosis.
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35, Mary Gloria Orji confronted the stigma to speak about cancer and formed a patient support group in that nation.
Matt Cleaveland was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 25 as he trained for his first marathon. Successful surgery put him back on track to running.