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Meet the Models: Nancy Fullerton

By Caroline O'Donnell | September 8, 2017

Nancy Fullerton, Two-time Survivor since 2008 My Story—-It was 1996 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, at age 48. I had a mastectomy & 5 treatments of chemo therapy. In 2008 I had a reoccurrence,  had surgery, and was thankfully was spared chemo treatments. It’s an honor to be part of R4R participating with my sister Kim and nieces Kristina & Vanessa. I walk in loving memory of my sister Kathy. I’m excited and privileged to be with the women who have experienced similar stories.

Meet the Models: Marie Joyce Rose

By Caroline O'Donnell | August 30, 2017

Marie Joyce Rose, Survivor since 2016 I was first diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2012 at the age of 51, and then had a recurrence in my pelvic bone in 2016 right before the 2016 Runway for Recovery, which I walked in (well, ran in because I had another quick costume change!) Thanks to the excellent treatment from Dr. John Erban and the Breast Health Center team at Tufts Medical Center, this recurrence is not really fazing me. There has been such an advancement in the treatments for metastatic breast cancer, I sometimes forget I have cancer! I…

Meet the Models: Kerry Volke

By Caroline O'Donnell | August 21, 2017

Kerry Volke, Survivor since 2015 My name is Kerry Volke. I am a 2 year breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed at the age of 32. At the time my two sons were three years old and eight months old. To say my life was turned upside down would be an understatement. I am very fortunate that I have an amazing family and group of close knit friends. Everyone rose to the occasion to help be battle this terrible disease. Besides being supported by family and friends I was also welcomed with open arms into the breast cancer sisterhood. I…

Meet the Models: Nya Gavin

By Caroline O'Donnell | July 18, 2017

Nya Gavin, Walking in celebration of her mother, Crystal Davis (survivor since 2008.)  I found out my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was twelve. It was also the summer before I was to start my school, Boston Latin. I remember being nervous about starting a new school but also worried about what my mom was going through. It was a transition period for me in many ways.   During that time I got to witness the strength and spirit of my mom. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer and going through numerous chemo treatments, my mom still…

Meet the Models: Lisa Barstow

By Caroline O'Donnell | July 9, 2017

Lisa Barstow, A recent survivor and walking in memory of her mother, Betty Emmons Barstow Hite (1972.)  Betty Emmons Barstow Hite, our beloved mother and grandmother was ill with breast cancer for 15 of her 50 years. She was one of the first recipients of chemotherapy in 1971 until her death the next year in 1972. That was 45 years ago and it is so gratifying to know how much has been researched since then, how many have been cured and how many lives have been extended because of science, technology and the research of so many dedicated people. Betty was…