Model Profiles
Meet the Models, New England: Karen Walsh
some days I think this is so much for my children. Should I tone it down so they can tolerate it better? I have decided to live very much out loud, so they can participate in the amazing connections and community and love they get to be a part of.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Nicole Niccoli
“Before I wasn’t living, but now I am trying to truly live every day.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Janis Kelly
Janis’ infectious positivity means she accepts her neuropathy (a side effect of chemo) will likely prevent her from slipping on a pair of her beloved heels to dance down the runway, but it certainly won’t keep her from lighting up the stage.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Marrianne Gruver
“How and who do I want to spend my time with? Let’s talk abut what we want to do and just do it. I believe I am going to live until l am at least 100. That’s my goal.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Tina Weidner
“I had myself dead an buried within a year when I heard doctors say metastatic, so I try to tell my story so others can have hope too.”
Read MoreLove Local, Newburyport:
Twelve years ago, our lives took an unexpected turn when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, I am 21 years old, but only being 9 at the time, I remember the day when our lives changed. Our family had this upcoming trip planned for school vacation week, but all of a sudden, mom was “sick” and we could no longer go.
Read MoreLove Local, Newburyport: Amy Burke
On the day of my diagnosis, I remember having to call all of my family members separately. When I called each of them, I remember telling them two words that I held onto when the doctor first broke the news to me, “It’s treatable and curable!”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Lilly Beck
“She did everything possible to keep our lives normal”
Read MoreMeet the Models, SoCal: Nicole Fischer
“I want to be here- I want to be here for my family and my friends. That’s the ultimate goal.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, SoCal: Sarah Lopez
“it’s all about hope.”
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