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A Maui surfer who lost his leg to a shark is back in the water competing in the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships. Kenji Nonaka joins 90+ athletes showing that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.
Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.
Amelie the Kemp's ridley sea turtle lost her flipper to a suspected shark attack, recovered in just 47 days, and now helps scientists track how amputee turtles survive in the wild. She's already traveled the Florida Keys and thriving.
One year after her domestic violence story aired on Investigation Discovery, Kelly Sutliff is showing survivors everywhere that trauma doesn't define your future. Her courage is changing lives across the country.
Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
Cancer survivors and their supporters will row for a cause at Chattanooga's fourth annual Rock the Row fundraiser on April 25. The relay competition benefits Survivor Fitness, which offers free personal training, nutrition support, and mental health counseling to local cancer survivors rebuilding after treatment.
When a 12-year-old was bitten by a shark at a Sydney beach, his friends jumped into the water to rescue him—an act police are calling heroic. Their quick response, combined with rapid medical care, gave the boy fighting for his life a real chance at survival.
The Acetrea Cancer Advocacy Network is inviting cancer survivors to share their journeys as part of a new campaign during Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The initiative aims to inspire current patients and break the stigma surrounding cancer.
Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.
Health City Cayman Islands created a first-of-its-kind wellness retreat for cancer survivors, offering oceanfront healing, expert guidance, and community support beyond treatment. The full-day program brought together survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to focus on thriving after cancer.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.
More than 18.6 million Americans are cancer survivors today, and Quincy's Blessing Hospital wants every single one of them to celebrate. A free community event welcomes survivors and their families to rock out together this June.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
A McKeesport nonprofit is turning a hospital tradition into a global moment of recognition. Cancer survivors everywhere are invited to let their phones ring at 3 p.m. on National Cancer Survivor Day.
Pediatric cancer survivors filled Dave & Buster's with laughter and joy as they reconnected with the medical teams who helped save their lives. Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosted the special reunion to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day in a stress-free, fun environment.
Communities across Alaska are throwing celebrations throughout June to honor the state's 38,000 cancer survivors with picnics, 5Ks, and music events. National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7 kicks off a month of statewide recognition showing that life after diagnosis can thrive.
INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute brought together survivors, families, and caregivers for its 39th annual Celebration of Life on National Cancer Survivors Day. The Oklahoma City event featured therapy dogs, live entertainment, and ceremonies honoring those who've beaten cancer.
Cancer survivors two-stepped their way through Cielo Vista Mall in western-themed costumes, celebrating five years of an event that's become a Borderland tradition. The "Give Cancer the Boot" dance party brought together hundreds of survivors for an afternoon of line dancing, art, and community. #
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