Breast Cancer in my 40’s
Meet the Models: Renee Plodzik 2025
Model Spotlight: Renee Plodzik Runway Show: New England | Diagnosed: Stage 0 at 34, Metastatic at 42 Renee Plodzik is a woman who redefines strength—not because she’s never broken, but…
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SoCal Model, Completed Treatment
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Model & Funded Family
Read MoreMeet the Models: Karen Walsh 2025
Karen Walsh’s journey with breast cancer began in 2015 with what felt like a surreal, cinematic moment. At 40 years old, she stepped into a darkened bathroom for a moment of peace while her two young sons were glued to a movie. A sliver of light revealed a pucker on her breast, and what followed would change her life. A self-check confirmed a lump—Stage 3A invasive ductal carcinoma.
Read MoreMeet the Models: Barbara Bigelow 2025
Barbara Bigelow has spent over two decades navigating breast cancer. Her journey is one of grit, advocacy, heartbreak, hope—and survival against the odds. She’s not just a patient; she’s a force.
Read MoreSpotlight Model Boston: Christine Handy
“Lending courage until others find their own.”
Christine Handy is no stranger to the runway. A professional model since childhood, she’s graced the catwalks of major fashion houses, represented global brands, and stood confidently under the glare of countless lights. But this fall, when Christine takes the stage at the Boston Runway show, it won’t just be as a model. It will be as a beacon—of survival, of transformation, and of grace.
Read MoreMeet the Models: Christina Clements
For those who’ve been a part of Runway for Recovery over the years, Christina is a familiar face—and a powerful presence. A seasoned model and a resilient advocate, she returns to the stage this year not only to represent her own story, but to stand alongside others navigating the ever-evolving path of survivorship.
Read MoreMeet the Models: Jennifer Lawrence
Model Spotlight: Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Lawrence’s story is a testament to the strength of love, family, and community in the face of overwhelming adversity. Diagnosed with breast cancer not once,…
Read MoreMeet the Models: Carly Fauth
Carly is the host of the podcast Chemo Coffee Talk, but she’s about to add “Runway Model” to her list of credentials—and with a story as powerful as hers, we couldn’t be more honored to have her join us.
In February 2024, just ten months after finally turning her fitness side hustle into a full-time business, Carly was in the shower when she felt something off.
Meet the Models: Laura Bosse
When Laura was first diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ) in 2021, she felt fortunate to have caught it early. Taking an aggressive approach, she opted for a bilateral mastectomy, believing it would eliminate the cancer for good. But two years later, in 2023, her world shifted in a devastating direction: she was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer.
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