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Read stories of hope and inspiration from other survivors or share your own story.
| Amy is a 3 year Inflammatory
Breast Cancer Survivor. She was diagnosed at age 37. Her life has
changed so much since her diagnosis with breast cancer. She believes
without a doubt that everything happens for a reason. Cancer is her
reason. Amy states "I have met some of the most wonderful people
because of cancer. And been involved with some of greatest events
because of cancer. There are worse things in life other than cancer.
I am thankful and grateful for everyday". Amy is
pictured here with Lycinda Proffitt, her sister in survivorship. |
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Laura is a 21 year old TCU student who will graduate in 2004. For her the diagnosis of breast cancer at age 19 was a shocking and
an unbelievable experience. At age nineteen she had surgery but no chemo or radiation was required.
Laura is a two year survivor and was married in December to her longtime boyfriend, Justin, who along with her family, is one of her most ardent supporters. Laura’s courage and positive outlook are readily seen by all who know her.
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Marie is a young bank executive who was diagnosed before age 40. Her treatment regimen included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Marie relied on a strong faith and the love and support of family and friends,
particularly husband, Ramon, to see her through months of treatment. Marie is the mother of two daughters, Angela and Christy.
Marie is the team captain for her bank’s Race team and has participated in the Tarrant Race since 2000.
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Billie is a joy to know and an inspiration to all she meets. She was diagnosed a number of years ago and has had two recurrences of breast cancer. Billie is loved and cherished by many, but especially by
her loving family. She is determined to live life to its fullest and knows how to embrace life in all circumstances. Billie is pictured with Brooke Lucille, her great granddaughter.
Billie is a 43 year survivor!
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Tom and Ann truly know the meaning of their wedding vows—"for better or worse, in sickness and in health." Ann was diagnosed first with breast cancer and successfully treated with surgery. Tom, to everyone’s
surprise, was diagnosed three years later. His treatment included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. They have recently become grandparents for the first time and their new grandson, Charlie, brings a special joy to their lives.
Ann is an 11 year survivor and Tom is an 8 year survivor.
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Erika is one of the most engaging survivors whose positive outlook makes everyone feel good. She has participated in every Race since her diagnosis in 1999. She will forever by known as the "Lost Pink Hat"
lady because she lost her hat at the 2003 Race and was reunited with the hat shortly before the Race in 2004. Her hat is festooned with many symbols of her courage and determination to survive with style and live with gusto. Erika is the mother of Kristin Jordan and Keynon.
Erika is a five year survivor.
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Tammi is an energetic young survivor who also was totally shocked to learn she had breast cancer. Tammi had surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiation. As with most young mothers who must deal with
breast cancer, her primary concern was how her children, Kyle and Nicole would be affected. For the 2004 Race, Tammi chaired the "Kids for the Cure" tent and will be Operations Co-Chair for the 2005 Race. Her cheerful nature and enthusiasm energize all those who know her.
Tammi is a three year survivor.
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Jennifer and her husband, Eric, had begun thinking about starting their family when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was given an aggressive treatment plan
and is now the mother of an active two year
old, Carson. Jennifer is a key member of the Race Marketing Committee. Her concern is that young women do not realize that breast cancer can strike at any age.
Jennifer is a four year survivor.
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Tim lost his mother to breast cancer when he was only 11 years old. Currently an intern with U. S. Senator Bryan Dorgan, N. Dakota, Tim will return to finish his studies at TCU in time for the Tarrant County
Race in April, 2005. He has been a loyal volunteer for Race for the Cure® each year since his mother’s death. Tim is undaunted by the need to be at the race site hours before daylight. He always comes with a smile and even recruits friends to be a part of our event.
His contribution to the Race is the way he honors and remembers
his mother, Jackie.
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| My name is Carol and I am a 6 year survivor. My story is not about having
breast cancer, but what I have done in my life as a
result of having breast cancer. I am an active volunteer
for the Tarrant County Affiliate. As of Nov. 2004, I
have run in 46 Race For The Cure® races in 4 states. I
made a t-shirt quilt with some of my race shirts because
my collection kept growing and I wanted a permanent
reminder of these races. This t-shirt quilt has helped
me meet many survivors-- one of them being Alize Barth.
Alize is the creator of the Smiling Women Project, a
nonprofit organization focusing on positive survivors
helping newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. My
quilting mentor and I made the 2003 Quilt For A Cure
raising $3300 for the Tarrant County Affiliate. My goal
is to show that having breast cancer is not a negative
experience. Instead, it is a life changing commitment to
help others and grow as a person.
Carol McClendon is a key member of Komen Tarrant
County's Volunteer Race Staff. |
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| I was first diagnosed with breast cancer
in 2000 at age 29. There is nothing more frightening than to hear
you have it again. In 2004 at the age of 33 it had reoccurred.
However, with aggressive chemotherapy, and radiation treatments I am
cancer free today. I am a mother of 3 with one of my children being
special needs. My drive to beat cancer is my precious children and
my number one supporter, my husband. Cancer can be beat!! Keri
Calhoun, Mansfield, Texas |
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