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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¡ªmentoring 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.