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Meet the Models: Erin Hollis

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Erin Hollis, walking in memory of her mother, Kathleen Conley (2015) and in celebration of her friend Colette Hanna. Early last year, I signed up to participate in R4R to celebrate the completion of my mom’s treatment. Little did we know things would soon take an unexpected turn for the worse. Sadly, mom passed away in May and I walked to honor her memory in October. We just don’t know what life has in-store for any of us. Mom lived life with gratitude, vibrancy, love and exuberance. The best way I can think to honor her legacy, is to try…

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Meet the Models: Katy Haley

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Katy Haley, a survivor since 2013. Life has changed in funny ways since being diagnosed.  To be honest, I looked at the treatment/etc more as a really bad cold vs. a serious issue, which I think helped get through all of the treatments.  I don’t see myself sweating the small stuff anymore, I try to be more fearless when it comes to things that used to be scary to me in the past. Somedays I feel like I want to curl up and stay away from the world, but most others I feel like I can rule the world.  I…

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Meet the Models: Kristin Ferrari

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Kristin Ferrari, a survivor since 2012. For my 40th birthday year I got the call that changed me forever ….” you have breast cancer. ” I was diagnosed at 40, it rocked my world as well as my husband and 3 children’s world. I will be a four year survivor this October.

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Meet the Models: Maureen Delong

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Maureen Delong, a survivor since 2012. How BC changed my life?  It taught me a lot about perspective.  I went from being the most sad and scared I have ever been to realizing that it wasn’t about me. I realized it was about doing everything possible to live for our 3 little girls and minimize the impact on their lives. I realized that I would rather it be me than them. I realized that there were people with far worse scenarios. And I realized how incredibly lucky I am to have the husband, family and friends that I do.

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Meet the Models: Crystal Davis

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2016

Crystal Davis, a survivor since 2008; celebrating mentor and breast cancer survivor Patricia Banacos; and remembering Sharon Powell My name is Crystal Davis and I will be 8 yrs cancer free. I am very excited for my first Runway for Recovery!  I am sending two photos not sure which you prefer. I just celebrated 49+1 years old and my mantra was “Celebrating Life”.  My oncologist said “I am not sure why you are still here.” But I believe my role is to be a support to others battling breast cancer.

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