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Meet the Models, New England: Janis Kelly

By Caroline O'Donnell | July 22, 2024

Janis’ infectious positivity means she accepts her neuropathy (a side effect of chemo) will likely prevent her from slipping on a pair of her beloved heels to dance down the runway, but it certainly won’t keep her from lighting up the stage. 

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Meet the Models, New England: Marrianne Gruver

By Caroline O'Donnell | July 16, 2024

“How and who do I want to spend my time with? Let’s talk abut what we want to do and just do it. I believe I am going to live until l am at least 100. That’s my goal.”

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Meet the Models, New England: Tina Weidner

By Caroline O'Donnell | July 15, 2024

“I had myself dead an buried within a year when I heard doctors say metastatic, so I try to tell my story so others can have hope too.” 

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18th Annual Runway Show, New England Announces Elin Hilderbrand as a Model

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Runway for Recovery Announces Elin Hilderbrand as Model for Annual Runway Show Boston, MA – July 15, 2024 – Runway for Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to supporting families affected by breast cancer, proudly announces that acclaimed author and breast cancer survivor Elin Hilderbrand will be gracing the runway at their upcoming 18th Annual Runway Show, New England on Friday, October 25, at the Westin Seaport Boston. Runway for Recovery aims to provide a continuum of support to families navigating the challenges of breast cancer by fostering community, hosting empowering events, and offering vital services that bring joy…

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Love Local, Concord: Matt Ward

By Caroline O'Donnell | June 3, 2024

Hello everyone, my name is Matt Ward. I’m a longtime Concord residentand teacher at the Fenn school on Monument Street, the place where Igrew up. I’m honored to be here with you all today to talk about mymom, Lorraine Garnett Ward, who passed away from cancer 7 years ago.As importantly, I’m honored to celebrate the amazing work of Runway forRecovery led by Olivia Achtmeyer Boger. Olivia has been a friend of myfamily for many years, and was basically like the daughter my mothernever had, of course until her daughters in law showed up, but suffice isto say, she loved them…

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