“I Thought I Could Do It All On My Own”
Early in 2018, life was moving along pretty nicely for Jonathan Oates. He and his girlfriend Anna, both paramedics, had just bought a house, and both...
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“I Was My First Patient”
Jasmine was a hardworking student who always had one goal in mind: medical school. Being accepted into the University of Connecticut Medical School was...
Paying it Forward – A Circle of Gratitude
A cancer diagnosis is never an easy pill to swallow, but for Julie Ann Chase a breast cancer diagnosis presented even more challenges then initially...
“Knowing I had that support allowed me to remain upbeat during the darkest times”
Sarah Greaney entered her early 40s at the peak of her life when she received her unexpected ovarian cancer diagnosis in December 2018. The Lewiston,...
It’s not how big you are, it’s how big you play.
When you meet Carly Silva, one of the first things you notice is her infectious smile. Like many 13-year old’s, she has a variety of interests –...
“There Are People Out There Who Don’t Even Know You, But Care”
While it may not fit the traditional Hollywood version of romance, Bryan will tell you that his own battle with cancer, which began in May 2018, is really...
Proud Vermonter Refuses to Let Cancer Derail Collegiate Goals
Jeremy Bourgeois is what some might call a proud Vermonter. A 21-year-old man who grew up in Bennington and is earning his degree at UVM, he loves the...
From ‘Tin Knocker’ to Cancer Patient in an Afternoon
Greg Kundicz refers to himself as a 'tin knocker', or what most of us would call a sheet metal worker. More specifically, he installs ductwork in...
Mother and Daughter: A Story of Love and Caring
Carole Ferland passed away in July of 2018. Her story may have a sad ending, but it’s also an uplifting story of love, dedication, and caring between a...
“Cancer is a Horrible Way to Meet Amazing People”
Lauren Powers had always been the kind of person who lived at 110%. Always on the go. Always moving. In her youth, she was a gymnast, baseball player,...