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Finding purpose through the dark moments

Recently I was asked "What is your favorite quote?". Without a second thought I said the one that is stated in this photo. Here is why....

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Caregiver spotlight - Yamile R

Meet Yamile R In 2020, during COVID she lost her mother to ovarian cancer. A shock to both her and her family, Yamile shares with us a...

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Caregiver Spotlight Jose G

Meet José G. New to Stamford CT, husband and father of two 2 year olds at the time, José found himself running to doctor appointments,...

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Celebrate Life

By Monica Faison-Finch Years ago I was training for the Disney Princess half marathon and unfortunately got injured and couldn't do it. I...

Ursula Harris

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Part 1: "...two life lessons that have stayed with me almost 25 years later after remission.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 25 years old in 1997. Whenever I think back and reflect on my experience...

Pamela Brown

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Part 2: "...two life lessons that have stayed with me almost 25 years later after remission."

Everything regarding my physical journey with cancer moved pretty swiftly after the diagnosis. There were countless appointments with my...

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