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Part of Runway's mission is to honor the legacies and stories of those who have been impacted by breast cancer. Our blog page is dedicated to helping us share those stories.
Learn more about the importance and impact of our blog by watching the following video.
Angel Santos Burres, Survivor since 2012 When I look at old pictures of myself, I sometimes think about what cancer took from me: innocence, a sense of immortality, faith in my future, trust in my health. When I look at the pictures from Runway, I think about what cancer has given me: resilience, community, joie de vivre, mindfulness, grace, perspective, and a greater appreciation of my body, family, spouse, children, friends and of life itself.
Read More »Caitlin MacMillen, Walking in memory of her aunt, Candace Williams MacMillen Achtmeyer (2001) Why I walk: THE VILLAGE. It all starts when a small group of inspired people brainstorm the event each year, then the community pitches in with auction items, with clothes & makeup for models to wear, they throw in beverages and food for people to consume, and by the time the stage is lit up, our community becomes ALIVE. We are there to celebrate and honor those among us affected by breast cancer, and to provide a support system that night, then, moving forward, and for future…
Read More »Susan Gally, Survivor since 2015 I attended my first Runway for Recovery in 2011. In 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I never dreamed it could be me, yet I found great inspiration and support from having watched the amazing women and their families in previous Runway for Recovery shows. I am grateful for Olivia’s amazing vision and her tireless dedication to create an event that supports families impacted by breast cancer. I am walking to honor those who have helped me, those who have fought the battle and those who might one day need strength and support.
Read More »Elizabeth Silverman, Survivor since 2013 We can’t choose what happens to us, but we can chose how we will react to it.” Those were the words I told my kids when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. And we have taken them to heart by using this ordeal as a reason to find more joy (have more dance parties, skip school once in a while, watch more sunsets) and to help others who who come behind us on the breast cancer path. Runway has been such a special part of this commitment. It has given us a community of…
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