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Suzy’s Relay For Life Story: How One Daughter Turned Grief into a National Impact
Published on: May 23, 2025
After losing her mother to cancer at a young age, Suzy Lawrence turned her grief into a lifelong mission of hope and impact. For more than 30 years, she’s been a passionate force behind Relay For Life and other American Cancer Society programs—mentoring volunteers, supporting patients, and inspiring communities nationwide. Suzy’s powerful story of resilience, leadership, and how one woman’s dedication continues to make a national difference in the fight against cancer.
From Grief to Giving: Volunteer Channels Loss into Lifelong Mission
Published on: May 8, 2025
After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, Bobbie Parker channeled her grief into a lifelong mission with the American Cancer Society. From bake sales to launching North Carolina’s first Relay For Life, she’s helped raise over $5 million for cancer research and support. For over 40 years, Bobbie has been a “merchant of hope,” honoring survivors and striving for a future without cancer.
Volunteer’s Cancer Journey Comes Full Circle Through Research, Advocacy
Published on: April 30, 2025
Cancer survivor and advocate Zach Dane shares his journey of resilience—losing his mother to cancer, facing his own diagnosis at 34, and emerging more dedicated than ever to advocacy.
