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Kimberly Grayson Marshall
On Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 11:33p.m., my family and I lost the bravest person that I have ever met. My aunt, Kim Marshall, fought for 9 years against the wretched disease that this fine organization is working to end.
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Brooke Rockey
My daughter, Brooke Rockey, just turned 18 years old and is having her last chemo treatment as I type this. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3C almost one year ago. There needs to be more awareness of … Continue reading
Jami Myers
I am a nine year survivor of stage IIB ovarian cancer. When I was diagnosed my mother was in her ninth year battling the disease. I was one of the fortunate ones who had a doctor that was paying attention … Continue reading
Carrie Plemmons
My name is Carrie and I am a survivor of ovarian cancer. It all started when I was pregnant with my first and only child. I went through 14 hrs of labor and the lil’ guy didn’t want to come … Continue reading
Diana Curry
My mom, Diana, was diagnosed with IIIC ovarian cancer in May 1995. Like so many at this time she was misdiagnosed and the cancer was found by accident. The doctors determined her problem was her gallbladder, a “simple” in and … Continue reading
Karen Rodning
My journey with ovarian cancer started about 34 years ago when I was a freshman in college. Even though my actual surgery will be 30 years ago on May 28th, all the events are still so vivid in my mind. … Continue reading
Karen Adams
I am a one year ovarian cancer survivor. At age 34 the last thing I was thinking about was having ovarian cancer. I had pain in my lower abdomen and was thinking I may have appendicitis when I went to … Continue reading
Jennifer Dins
I am a 48 year old mother of 4 amazing daughters and a wife of 27 years. My 19 year career included managing for a health/weight loss organization. Being active, eating healthy foods and helping others to achieve their goals … Continue reading
Patricia Kendal
I am posting this in loving memory of my mom, Patricia Kendal. She was first diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in November of 2004. After surgery and 6 months of chemo she went into remission and remained so until … Continue reading
Sarah Martinez
The year 2009 started out awesome: I had taken my husband to see John Legend in concert for his birthday and I just returned home from Washington D.C., after the inauguration. My 24th birthday was less than a month … Continue reading
