Model Profiles
Meet the Models, NYC: KC Hines
“I was hesitant to share my story because health felt deeply personal and I didn’t want to be defined by my illness or recovery.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Tammy Leyden
“I had prepared myself in some ways for what it might be like if I got a diagnosis. It all just began from there. I was a machine. I was laser focused on not becoming my mother. I had to be there for my children and get through this.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Joelle Uyeda
When I look back, I look at the positive things- when else do you get to go live in NYC for two months? It was fun.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Michele Schwartz
“I need to do something and I want to work with organizations who support people currently living in cancer.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Jill Fishman
“you can survive with a light after diagnosis.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Amy Kazanoff
The most important thing you can do during that time, for your own sanity, is to know that even though you are going through a horrible time, you can handle it because your kids are going to be ok.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Jennifer Monkiewicz
“It was funny for everyone and selfishly, it was a good distraction for me.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Stacey Golden
“it was the best decision I ever made. It changed everything for me. I was so sick of getting testing every six moths and living in fear. I felt so lucky to be able to know ahead of time and able to move forward on my terms.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Aliza Friedlander
Pre-vivor Aliza Friedlander is BRCA1 and supporting her sister battling stage 3 breast cancer.
Read MoreMeet the Models, NYC: Caryn Finley
“I can do hard things. I am kind of a badass. Surviving this gave me warrior power. It was a great example to myself that I can overcome things.”
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