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Frannie McBrian, Walking in celebration of her mother, Betsy Hetzler Frannie’s story: Frannie McBrian first walked in Runway for Recovery as a 17-year old. She walked for her mother, Betsy Hetzler, and Betsy’s mother, Frannie’s grandmother and namesake, Sarah “Sally,” and the brave battle the two women went through. Luckily, Betsy will be walking again this year as a survivor, but both will be walking in remembrance of Sally who sadly lost her life to breast cancer. Fast forward nine years and Frannie, 26, is walking, again in the 10th year of Runway for Recovery. This time, it will still…
Read More »Hannah Thompson, walking in celebration of her mother, Annemarie Thompson (Survivor since 2007) Turning the Corner by Hannah Thompson When you hear the words Breast Cancer, there is an immediate negative connotation. A connotation evolving from a terrible sickness that can bring a shadow over many people, directly affected or not. My mother was diagnosed with stage three Breast Cancer in the spring of 2006. I do not remember her entire experience, but now that I am old enough, I can only begin to imagine what it may have been like. As a child I tucked it away, not understanding…
Read More »Kathleen Keeley, Survivor since 2012 From the moment I sat down in hair and makeup to the last hug of the night I felt surrounded by love. I’m incredibly thankful to be part of the Runway family.
Read More »Stella Kakavouli, Survivor since 2009 It is amazing how such a sad and devastating thing, like a breast cancer experience, can be turned into a celebration of life and a opportunity for positive thinking for us who are lucky enough to be around, when at the same time we remember and honor those who are not with us any longer. And all this for a good cause as well!
Read More »Amy Field, Survivor first diagnosed in 2009 Runway has provided me…”us” – with a platform to share our stories in a safe, empowering, and beautiful way. Runway for Recovery exemplifies, in such a unique way, the strength of women, motherhood, friendship, and community. My life was, my children’s lives, we’re touched Thursday night in a way I could have never imagined. In a healing way. Seeing so many friends, old and new, cheering, walking… dancing… all supporting each other… all with love. I have received so many (unexpected) emails after Thursday night… so heart warming and encouraging. The community of…
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