Espen Fenstad
Espen Fenstad 2025 Scholarship Winner Yale University – Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (Pre-Med) There are a handful of people for whom I am eternally grateful. My mother, who is the embodiment of strength and selflessness; my grandparents, whose compassion and empathy never runs dry; my younger brother, for his charisma and playfulness; and…
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Wesley Crawford
Wesley Crawford 2025 Scholarship Winner Virginia Tech – Engineering When I was in 4th grade in the fall of 2016, my parents told me news that spun my life. My mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the first time I had been confronted with someone so close to me having a serious…
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Ashley Anker
When Little Pink talked about “getting away to not think about what you’re going through,” I thought to myself, “yeah right” – but it really did happen!
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Liz Hawes Ng
My son had experienced the same love and care I had on our retreat, and it had made a lasting impact on his little heart.
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Miranda Morrissey
Being surrounded by and getting to know others with breast cancer felt genuine. We could instantly connect and care about each other and celebrate the ups and downs for years to come.
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Sarah Johnson
Overall, the retreat brought us hope, joy, and a sense of togetherness that we needed during a difficult time in our lives.
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Saralyn Singletary
I have not come home from a vacation or weekend away as relaxed and ready to tackle the day as I was following this retreat.
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Lori McJury
We met courageous, beautiful individuals and families. Their personal stories made an impact on both of us.
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Hadassah Jones
I think seeing others going through the same experiences gave us all a different light on the situation and made us realize how important the little things truly are.
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Maggie Blynn
My husband and I did not realize how much we needed the break from work, home, and cancer life.
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