Posts by Caroline O'Donnell
Meet the Models, NYC: Arlene Garcia
“I learned to value myself more than anything. You put your family first always, but I have learned you have to take care of yourself first in order to take care of them.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Paula Froehle
“there still seems to be this sense of quiet about breast cancer. I understand it is very personal, but I have been shocked that no matter who I speak to, they are 1 degree separated from breast cancer. There is a fear you live with about anything else that happens that it is the cancer returning.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Miriam Greene
“I am not afraid to tell my patients I have had breast cancer and encourage them to get their mammogram. No matter what the results, you need to keep living. You cannot let it stop you.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Renee Hollander
As a teacher, Renee’s life has “always been about the children,” so it seems an easy progression to join the Runway community and celebrate her own journey of strength, while benefitting children and families who need help the most.
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: KC Hines
“I was hesitant to share my story because health felt deeply personal and I didn’t want to be defined by my illness or recovery.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Tammy Leyden
“I had prepared myself in some ways for what it might be like if I got a diagnosis. It all just began from there. I was a machine. I was laser focused on not becoming my mother. I had to be there for my children and get through this.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Joelle Uyeda
When I look back, I look at the positive things- when else do you get to go live in NYC for two months? It was fun.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Michele Schwartz
“I need to do something and I want to work with organizations who support people currently living in cancer.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Jill Fishman
“you can survive with a light after diagnosis.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Amy Kazanoff
The most important thing you can do during that time, for your own sanity, is to know that even though you are going through a horrible time, you can handle it because your kids are going to be ok.”
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