Robyn Stoddard’s Story

Robyn Stoddard found Runway for Recovery on the same day she had her first oncology appointment.

It was Boston Marathon Monday, and after watching runners raise money for cancer organizations, something clicked.

“I was like, you know what? I’m going to run the Boston Marathon next year.”

That search led her to Runway, and soon after, she was selected to model in Boston. Newly diagnosed and still in the middle of treatment planning, Robyn is approaching this chapter with the same determination that has carried her through marathons, public health work, and a career built around science: one step, one question, and one goal at a time.

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Siobhan’s Story

Siobhan Donovan, a mother and wife living with metastatic breast cancer, shares her journey and the profound impact of organizations like Runway. A grant has enabled her to focus on her identity beyond cancer, cherishing precious moments and milestones with her children. She emphasizes living fully, being present for every ‘first,’ and enjoying her children’s development.

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Caroline’s Story

Caroline will never forget the day that changed her life forever. “August 21, 2024,” she shared. “It was two days after my mother’s birthday and two days before my husband’s 50th birthday.”

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Lucy’s Story

Lucy’s diagnosis came in a moment that could not have felt more surreal.

She was out to dinner with friends on a Saturday night when she received the results of her PET scan. What she read changed everything.

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Astrid’s Story

When Astrid was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in March 2025, everything changed—but one thing became immediately clear: she would not go through it alone.

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Sadiqa’s Story

Breast cancer was something Sadiqa thought she understood—first as a child watching her aunt go through it, and later as a physician caring for others. But at 34, just beginning her career and newly married, it became her own reality.

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Xiaoqi’s Story

Xiaoqi Han was diagnosed with breast cancer on January 30, 2024—after a routine mammogram that had been postponed for a couple of years. What followed was a moment that instantly shifted everything. “I was more than shocked… my sky was falling.”

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Inez’s Story

Inez Montalvo was diagnosed with breast cancer on January 17, 2025—a moment that brought fear, uncertainty, and a wave of changes she never anticipated. From the physical toll of treatment to the emotional weight of the diagnosis, her journey has required both resilience and grace. “I was honestly terrified.”

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