Posts by Caroline O'Donnell
Meet the Models, New England: Christina Muratore
“there is a lot of sadness, but there is also so much hope and happiness. It’s ok to have both and important to not exist in this bubble where nothing bad ever happens.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Karen Walsh
some days I think this is so much for my children. Should I tone it down so they can tolerate it better? I have decided to live very much out loud, so they can participate in the amazing connections and community and love they get to be a part of.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Nicole Niccoli
“Before I wasn’t living, but now I am trying to truly live every day.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Janis Kelly
Janis’ infectious positivity means she accepts her neuropathy (a side effect of chemo) will likely prevent her from slipping on a pair of her beloved heels to dance down the runway, but it certainly won’t keep her from lighting up the stage.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Marrianne Gruver
“How and who do I want to spend my time with? Let’s talk abut what we want to do and just do it. I believe I am going to live until l am at least 100. That’s my goal.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Tina Weidner
“I had myself dead an buried within a year when I heard doctors say metastatic, so I try to tell my story so others can have hope too.”
Read MoreLove Local, Concord: Matt Ward
Hello everyone, my name is Matt Ward. I’m a longtime Concord residentand teacher at the Fenn school on Monument Street, the place where Igrew up. I’m honored to be here…
Read MoreLove Local, Concord: Julie Hagan
Hello everyone, I’m Julie Hagan, and I’m honored to be heretonight with all of you. Thank you, Olivia and Runway forRecovery, for inviting me to share my story in this…
Read MoreLove Local, Newburyport:
Twelve years ago, our lives took an unexpected turn when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, I am 21 years old, but only being 9 at the time, I remember the day when our lives changed. Our family had this upcoming trip planned for school vacation week, but all of a sudden, mom was “sick” and we could no longer go.
Read MoreLove Local, Newburyport: Amy Burke
On the day of my diagnosis, I remember having to call all of my family members separately. When I called each of them, I remember telling them two words that I held onto when the doctor first broke the news to me, “It’s treatable and curable!”
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