Paying it Forward – A Circle of Gratitude
UpBeat CancerA cancer diagnosis is never an easy pill to swallow, but for Julie Ann Chase a breast cancer diagnosis presented even more challenges then initially...
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“Knowing I had that support allowed me to remain upbeat during the darkest times”
Patient StoriesSarah 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.
Patient StoriesWhen 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”
UpBeat CancerWhile 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
UpBeat CancerJeremy 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
Patient StoriesGreg 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
Patient StoriesCarole F. 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”
Patient StoriesLauren 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,...
“Failure Is Not An Option”
Patient StoriesIf there was ever a great example of perseverance in the face of adversity, this is it. Linda Thyne is a doer by anyone’s definition. She held down a...
A belly dancing, fly fishing, dog loving life. Then this.
Patient StoriesTracey Cuzzupe has always loved a simple life. A typical day started with waking up and hopping on the stationary bike, having a quick breakfast, then...