Feature Stories
Despite the tremendous advances in the medical and scientific fields, sometimes the best therapy is the knowledge that we are not alone in this fight -- together we can make a difference. Visit our message boards to read inspiring stories from other Survivors. Through the exchange of experience, knowledge and hope, our wish is that you will continue to believe that the finish line in this race is near. We hope that you will be reminded how many friends are running beside you every step of the way in this race for a cure.
If you have a story that you would like to share, please send it, together with the information on how we can contact you, to:
Komen Columbus 855 Grandview Avenue, Suite 250
Columbus, Ohio 43215
info@komencolumbus.org
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| Kathi Helmrath | "Within 48 hours I was having my surgery and reconstruction," Helmrath recalls. "But that's my personality, once I knew what it was, it was just, 'Let's do it now.'"
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| Heather Pick | The simplicity of the question clashes with the complexity of the suffering it seeks to understand: Why?
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| Suzie Matthews | Suzie Matthews' love for guitar-strummed songs helped her cope and heal from the tumultuous efforts against Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
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| Yvonne Simon Perotti | Yvonne Perotti has been at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer since her mastectomy in 1975.
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| Susan Brown | 12-year survivor of breast cancer, she's been fighting for others ever since as an instrumental part of the Komen Columbus family.
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| Dorothy Peppe | Dorothy Peppe has spent a lifetime reaching out to others diagnosed with breast cancer.
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| Patty Laakso | She believes it is her responsibility to tell her story of early detection and survival to whomever
will listen.
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| Liz Evans | After a 34-year career in radio and television, Liz Evans has become quite adept at communicating with others.
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