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Meet the Models: Aisling Kyne

By Caroline O'Donnell | October 12, 2017

Aisling Kyne, Walking in memory of her mother, Ann Kyne (2012.) Intro by Dewey MacMillen (Social Media & Volunteer Coordinator) My name is Aisling Kyne, and I just graduated high school and turned 20 years old in August.  I was born in Galway, Ireland, and I grew up in a loving Irish-Catholic family in South Boston, Massachusetts.  As a child, I enjoyed playing with my two younger brothers, making art, dancing to music all throughout my house, and playing soccer, karate, and track and field.  Unfortunately, I can’t remember much else apart from what I just wrote because cancer wove…

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Meet the Models: Tobey Eugenio

By Caroline O'Donnell | September 20, 2017

Tobey Eugenio, Survivor since 2013 I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2011 at the age of 39.  At that time, it was determined, while we had no family history, that I was BRCA1 positive. I underwent a double mastectomy and chemo treatments with a bilateral oophorectomy in the spring, I had a local recurrence in Dec 2013, underwent chemo, radiation and a trial drug and have been disease free since. Yahoooo! I consider myself a thriver and cherish the journey!

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Meet the Models: David Duane

By Caroline O'Donnell | September 20, 2017

David Duane, Walking in memory of his mother, Rita Duane (2009.) We are walking for a beloved mom… a beloved Nonni…. A beloved Aunt Rita. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, treatment was successful, but then she was diagnosed with another form of cancer – leiomeiosarcoma in 2007 and passed away shortly after Christmas in 2009. Rita remains an inspiration to the family she loved dearly, the friends from everywhere, and the three boys (4 including husband Jack) that made up the “Duane Locker Room”.  Rita’s laughter and optimism was infectious, and her love endures. We love you mom.

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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.

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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…

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