Posts by Olivia Achtmeyer Boger
Always Hope.
This is a blog post about my step-mother, a major part of the Runway for Recovery story that often gives people pause, yet she has been a part of the story that I’ve always wanted to bring more attention to because I think it can help others. I write about this part of the story today because I recently had a conversation with a young woman who was about to watch her Dad get re-married, and she asked me about what it would be like to have a step-mom.
Read MoreNinteen-Years-Later, A Holiday Reflection
In my mind, I keep my mom alive by talking about her and reflecting on the memories I had within my own heart and with others. And it is because of this time of year that I am able to feel even more connected with her now.
Read MoreIn Memory of Cassie Firenze (August 2019)
Today’s post is coming directly from me — for those who don’t know much about Runway for Recovery, I am the founder and executive director of the organization. I started…
Read MoreFamily Grants re-Imagined
After years of telling the stories of models on the Runway, we have learned one very clear message: hope and joy are possible in the midst of breast cancer.
Read MoreChief of Community
For those of you who don’t know me yet, my name is Kristina Coccoluto and I am a fellow model. This year I am honored to be your Chief of Community as well.
Read MoreThe Re-Imagined Blog
Hi there! Welcome to Behind the Curtain – The Runway for Recovery Blog. 2019 has been a big year for Runway – we’ve spent the last few months reimagining everything that our organization does and stands for, in hopes of improving and maximizing the impact we can have on our community.
Read MoreRe-Imagining Runway for Recovery
For over a decade, I’ve found myself starting a statement with the phrase, “well if I ran Runway full-time…,” referring to plans and ideas that were aspirational for an organization that I began when I was 25-years-old as a “soul project.”
Read MoreMeet the Models: Malissa Wood
Malissa Wood, a survivor since 2006. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43 in Dec 2006. I was very healthy, no family history and we were a bit…
Read MoreMeet the Models: Betsy Tyson-Smith
Betsy Tyson-Smith, first diagnosed in 1990. Out of nowhere, with no family history, no bad habits and no genetic markers, I was diagnosed with BC at age 48. My experience…
Read MoreMeet the Models: Mary Joyce Rose
Mary Joyce Rose, a survivor since 2012. When I was in my breast cancer support group (where I met 2 new friends and fellow models Kathleen Keeley and Jenn Sheehy…
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