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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 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.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, now uses her story to help other survivors feel less alone. Her new Netflix documentary reveals how she transformed shame into advocacy and why sharing survivor stories matters more than ever.
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.
After surviving childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, Palmira de Sá now helps other survivors heal through faith-based advocacy in Angola. Her story of forgiveness and recovery is featured on the Faith Without Frontiers podcast.
Prisca Githuka chose to embrace her grey hair, missing breast, and cancer scars instead of reconstructive surgery. Her powerful message about survivor autonomy is changing how we think about healing.
After battling cancer left him searching for meaning, Puneet Sharma transformed a professional networking site into a lifeline for thousands of patients. His journey from scrolling social media aimlessly to building a supportive community shows how purpose can emerge from our darkest moments.
After three years in captivity enduring conflict-related sexual violence, 28-year-old Daniil from Donetsk is now helping other male survivors access support and break the silence. His advocacy work with UN agencies is changing how communities recognize and help male victims of wartime trauma.
An 80-year-old atomic bomb survivor who was exposed to radiation in his mother's womb delivered a powerful call for nuclear disarmament at the United Nations. His message echoes decades of advocacy from Japan's hibakusha community.
Nearly 100 cancer survivors and patient advocates from 22 states traveled to Washington to protect the medical research funding that saved their lives. Columbus survivor Morgan Loudon joined the effort to ensure future patients get the same fighting chance she received.
Savannah Dupree turned her cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women, co-authoring a book and literally saving a friend's life with her advocacy. Now she's being honored in the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade.
The first openly autistic Survivor finalist is using her platform to combat harmful misinformation and celebrate the achievements of people with autism. Her powerful response to false claims shows why authentic representation matters.
A childhood cancer survivor who lost his mother and grandmother to the disease is pushing Georgia lawmakers to close healthcare gaps that leave half a million residents without coverage. Lee Turner brought three powerful perspectives to the state capitol: survivor, caregiver, and bereaved family member.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.
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.
A boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen has lost its license after decades of complaints. Her years of advocacy and survivor testimony finally led state regulators to shut down the facility.
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.
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