Our Stories : A Time To Heal

Joe and Maralin's Story
It took 20 years for them to get together, and they have been married now 14 years.
Last June, Maralin was diagnosed with Stage II ovarian cancer. Her doctor told her and Joe to go on vacation for a week, "before your life changes completely." Click to read the whole story!
Kim's Story
Cancer during the pandemic ...
"It was probably the worst situation imaginable, " Kim said. "For some reason, I had an inner nagging feeling that I needed to have this done," Kim said. "I never felt a lump, there was nothing wrong with me. I just knew I had to have it done." When the call from her doctor came, it started with, "You better sit down." Click to read the whole story!
Jeanne's Story
Jeanne had support during her cancer from her sister, Donna, who phoned every night for six months. "Jeanne was telling me about this group class, and others had their support person, but she said 'I don't have a support person.'" So they partnered in the Survivorship 101 Zoom class even though they were 1,800 miles apart! Click to read the whole story!

Rachel and Brandon's Story
Rachel and her husband, Brandon, had reached a good place in their lives. They were ready to start their family. In an instant, Rachel and Brandon’s plans – and their lives – were changed forever with a cancer diagnosis. “We had so many questions–our biggest was where do we go from here?” Click to read their story!