Inspirational leaders in the army

What has struck me most these few days, were the dedicated, hard working delegates, who each came to the Summit with their passion to make a difference and a history of already doing great things. Many, spurred by their personal survivorship, have started organizations or programs to make life better for other survivors. The love, compassion, and kindness they demonstrate is humbling. The courage to push on through adversity is inspirational.

One such woman, Suzanne, came to the conference after being handed a diagnosis 4 months ago, of not living another 3 months. She has lived with metastatic disease for 10 years and has a story of beating the odds time and time again. Yet, somehow, she still has time to give. In the last 6 months, she’s been on Capital Hill 13 times. Her quiet, gentle spirit may fool you in to thinking she isn’t a powerhouse. But trust me, she is one of the most powerful, courageous women I’ve ever met.

This is one example of the LIVESTRONG Army. The stories of courage and determination to fight through great odds to make life better for others will never leave me.

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I found a picture of Suzanne and I talking, on the LIVESTRONG web site. It was a special moment that I will never forget. Her organization’s website is: www.y90support.org