Posts by Olivia Achtmeyer Boger
Rocio’s Story
In early 2023, Rocio Martin Hoyos was in one of the healthiest seasons of her life—physically strong, emotionally grounded, and deeply focused on wellness. She had prioritized her body and mind for months, and was feeling better than she had in years. So when she found a lump, it came as a jarring surprise.
Read MoreMarcella’s Story — SoCal
When Marcella Powell was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in March of 2022, it felt like the ground disappeared beneath her feet. An itchy breast and an unusual white discharge prompted her to seek medical advice. Initially dismissed as “normal,” her instincts urged her to get a second opinion — one that ultimately saved her life.
Read MoreLaura’s Story
As both a physician and a breast cancer patient, Laura Tangredi found herself navigating a journey she thought she knew — only to realize how personal, emotional, and life-altering the experience truly is.
Read MoreHailey’s Story
For Hailey Harris, breast cancer was more than a diagnosis — it was a complete unraveling of life as she knew it. But in the space left behind, something new began to grow.
Read MoreVolunteer Care Team Member
Reports to: Director of Programs Time Commitment: ~5–7 hours per week (flexible) Location: Remote Role Overview Volunteer Care Team Members support families receiving Runway for Recovery Family Grants by providing…
Read MoreCara’s Story
At just 30 years old, Cara Wright was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in March of 2023. What followed was not only a fight for her health, but a grueling battle with insurance—two life-altering wars waged in parallel. For over a year, she navigated a system that often made healing harder.
Read MoreBrittany’s Story
For Brittany Costarella, living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has been a whirlwind of surgeries, treatments, and emotional challenges — but also growth, clarity, and an ever-deepening sense of community.
Read MoreAlicia’s Story
Alicia Fisher’s breast cancer journey has been marked by both unimaginable hardship and profound personal growth. Diagnosed for the first time at age 34, she found the lump herself and learned the news on New Year’s Eve in 2020—a brutal ending to an already difficult year.
Read MoreKathleen’s Story
Kathleen Keeley grew up surrounded by women affected by breast cancer. She fundraised for breast cancer causes, supported loved ones through their diagnoses, and deeply believed in the power of community and action. But she never imagined that one day, she would be the one sitting across from a surgeon, hearing the words that would forever change her life.
Read MoreCURATED by Czerlonka Named Official Holiday Partner of Runway for Recovery
CURATED by Czerlonka Named Official Holiday Partner of Runway for Recovery; Gifts Two All-Expenses-Paid Park City Journeys to Moms Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Boston, Mass. — December 16, 2025 —…
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