A Letter to My Daughters By Jessica Praley, who is living with Stage IV cancer caused by a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Dear Louise and Phoebe,  By the time you read this, I hope you remember me. I mean I hope you have

All about Perspective – Josh's Story Josh and his father celebrating the completion of proton radiation. When going through a hard time, many people hope that someday they’ll understand why it happened, or be able to see a positive side of the

Let's Talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month... by Ashleigh Erbe, GameChangers class of 2020 October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, just ended. As a recent breast cancer survivor myself, I’m all in on awareness…but when I reflect on this past year’s experience,

Cancer Gave Melissa the Travel Bug Melissa celebrating her 1 year cancerversary in Iceland after her first diagnosis. A youth librarian who used to learn about the world mostly through books, Melissa allowed cancer to inspire her to explore the globe in

Because Sometimes You Just Need to Ask About a Dog… I’m an author. I used to work as a communications officer and as an adjunct professor. Finding words is what I do. Finding words to explain or teach or tell a story. Finding

100 Days: Aleyda's Story 100 days: it can seem like a lifetime (remember counting down to your 7th birthday?), or flash by before you fully enjoy it (summer vacation after junior year of college...please don’t end!).  For the recipient of a bone

SHEAR THE BEER'D – One beer aficionado's way of giving back What’s the value of a beard?  Guys whose chins haven’t felt a winter wind in decades would say it’s priceless. Partners who prefer a smoother snuggle would count it as a

The Word Survivor. with Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG, Director, Service & Care Delivery Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG has always had a passion for human development and the life cycle. She started with the Ulman Foundation in 2017 as an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA)

Boredom Busters – Michael's Story and Legacy Michael McCauley was not a person who got bored easily. Curious from a young age, a deep extrovert who loved attention, and someone who already loved to serve others at age 10, Michael may have

Powering Through Cancer Ashley “Omar” Ellis – an Army Captain and nurse at Walter Reed Military Medical Center – shares his story. There’s a common perception that members of the military power through anything. For Ashley “Omar” Ellis - an Army Captain