Cancer Survivor Redefines Beauty on Her Own Terms
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.
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Brain Cancer Survivor Preps for Dolphins 5K Challenge
Irene Morales went from emergency brain surgery to cancer-free in four years, and now she's running a 5K to inspire others. The Homestead artist is joining fellow survivors at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge to celebrate beating the odds.
Mom of 4 Turns Abuse Survival Into Mission to Help Others
After escaping a decade of domestic violence, 27-year-old Guadalupe Sosa now helps shape support services for other survivors. Her transformation from isolation to college student, baker, and advocate shows healing is possible.
AI Avatars Keep Holocaust Survivor Stories Alive Forever
As Holocaust survivors reach 100, new AI technology lets students ask questions and hear their stories directly—even after they're gone. Sonia Warshawski recorded answers to hundreds of questions so her testimony will never be lost.
Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal
A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.
Gisèle Pelicot's New Book: A Journey Back to Joy
After surviving unimaginable abuse and becoming a global symbol of courage, 73-year-old Gisèle Pelicot has written a memoir that proves healing is possible. Five years after her ordeal came to light, she's found new love and reclaimed her life.
Hobart Man Beats Sepsis, Recovers After 6-Week Coma
When Kevin collapsed with sepsis at 73, doctors didn't know if he'd survive six weeks in a coma. Six months later, he's walking again and sharing his story to help others recognize the deadly condition's warning signs.
Holocaust Survivor at 86 Shares Story at Georgia School
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
Holocaust Survivor to Share Escape Story at Elon U
Alexander "Lex" Silbiger, who fled the Nazis through four countries as a child, will speak at Elon University's Holocaust Remembrance Day on February 12. The Duke professor emeritus is part of a nine-year tradition bringing survivor stories to students.
R. Kelly Survivor Reshona Landfair Reclaims Her Story
After 25 years of living in the shadows, Reshona Landfair is finally telling her story on her own terms. The survivor has written a powerful memoir about healing and taking back her identity from the trauma inflicted by R. Kelly.
Grandkids Share Holocaust Stories Before Memories Fade
A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.
93-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Shares Hope After 40 Years
Lili Keller-Rosenberg survived two Nazi concentration camps as a child and has spent four decades turning her testimony into messages of dignity and resilience for thousands of young people. At 93, she continues teaching that hope can survive even the darkest chapters of history.
Holocaust Survivors' Stories Preserved for Generations
Before they passed away, Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Frank Bright shared their childhood experiences in a documentary that ensures their testimony lives on. Their courage to speak after decades of silence helps educate millions about history's darkest chapter.
96-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Warns Teens About Fake News
Hedi Argent escaped Nazi Austria at age 10 and now shares her story with students, drawing powerful parallels between 1930s propaganda and today's social media misinformation. Her message of hope: learning from history can help the next generation prevent hatred from taking root.
Grandchildren Share Holocaust Stories Before They're Lost
A nonprofit founded by a survivor's granddaughter is recording the last generation who heard Holocaust stories directly from those who lived through it. Their mission: ensure these stories of survival and resilience live on forever.
Holocaust Survivor Mark Schonwetter Shares Hope Foundation
At 80+ years old, Holocaust survivor Mark Schonwetter is teaching students about resilience through his education foundation. His mother's words during WWII—"One day you're going to see it will be fine"—now inspire a new generation.
Holocaust Survivor's Story Shared on Remembrance Day
A son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
Holocaust Film 'Survivor' Streams Free on Remembrance Day
A powerful animated film about a 12-year-old boy's journey through the Holocaust will stream free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handcrafted puppet animation brings one survivor's story to a new generation.
Elizabeth Smart: Turning Trauma Into Hope for Survivors
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.
LA Theater Brings Holocaust Survivor Stories to Detroit
A touring Jewish theater company founded by descendants of Holocaust survivors transforms true stories of resilience into powerful performances. This month, they're bringing 13 tales of hope and strength to Michigan for International Holocaust Memorial Day.
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