by staff | Oct 24, 2022 | Stories, Why
Individuals who have experienced the effects of cancer, whether firsthand or through caring for a loved one understand the emotional, physical, and financial challenges it brings. While doctors and researchers are at the front line of assisting cancer patients with...
by staff | Jun 11, 2022 | Stories, Why
National Cancer Survivor Day is an annual event held the first Sunday of every June. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines a cancer survivor as anyone living with a history of cancer, from diagnosis to remainder of life. Although cancer is the second...
by staff | Apr 18, 2022 | Honoring, Stories, Why
In 2007, at 19 years old, James Burns began his battle with testicular cancer. After being treated with chemotherapy, he became eligible for surgery to remove his testicle. Over the next few years James underwent blood tests and CAT scans every 3-6 months to monitor...
by staff | Feb 11, 2022 | Honoring, Stories, Why
“The Angry Avocado and the Tough Cookie” (excerpts from a book by Marselo Marshall, in honor of his mom Autumn Marshall. One sunny weekend Markus, mom and I were hanging around in our tree, when we were all suddenly picked by the farmer and placed in a wicker basket....
by staff | Jan 29, 2022 | Stories, Why
Humanity is fully intact” by Jill Anderson With everything going on in the world today between the pandemic, schools shutting down and social injustice, it can sometimes seem like no one cares. I have had the honor of meeting Baron Robison, and being witness to his...
by staff | Jan 20, 2022 | Stories, Why
When I was asked to share the story of my brother I thought ; how can I capture him, his story and the grief left behind? The truth is, its been nearly 6 years since Jonathan has passed, and the waves still come! The waves come because of the man he was that we all...
