My name is Karen. I work full time for an accounting service firm. I have a 23-year-old daughter who lives with me. Together we share a two-story apartment with two cats that are spoiled…
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Faces of Blue is a storytelling series, focused on sharing the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by colorectal cancer.
By publishing these accounts of courage, endurance, strength, and even humor, we hope to share a common experiences and provide encouragement for all affected by this disease.
New stories are published frequently throughout the year here on our website, and are posted to our social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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My name is Vanessa Truog (Harper). I am an Art Director for a large digital agency and I also own a small business that is a kick butt brand, I am…
Noelia Escobar is survived by: Javier (husband), Javier Jr. (son), Anna (daughter), and Alayna (granddaughter). My mother was a very strong, loving, and caring person. I was seven years old…
Shianda is a stay at home mom of three. She loves reading, writing and laughing. Her great grandfather, grandmother, and two uncles, as well as herself have had colon cancer. …
At age 15, I walked into the local chicken restaurant looking for my first job. There to greet me was this beautiful smile; a tall, slender, gorgeous 18-year-old. The manager…
I grew up in upstate NY, my parents are artists, as well as one of my brothers, and the other brother works in the movie industry. I went to college…
Colette Fowler was the most amazing, strong, dedicated, family oriented, loving person anyone could imagine. Although she was my boss, we had a very special relationship. She was not only…
My name is Carlos Vieyra and I work at UCLA in the Cardiomyopathy Clinic. It was the end of summer, August of 2011 and my family and I had just…
By Becky Hassell, Robyn’s Mom Our daughter Robyn was a beautiful girl with auburn hair and gorgeous green eyes. Robyn played sports, ran track, was very active her entire life….
Who am I? I am a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. I have been a fire fighter for over 25 years. I started as a military fire…
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