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After a decade of abuse starting at age 17, Brenna Lawrence rebuilt her life and now volunteers to help other women find their way out. Her message is simple: getting out is possible, and there's hope on the other side.
A retired department store buyer is using decades of merchandising expertise to help women in need find quality furniture and household items at affordable prices. Her volunteer work supports a nonprofit founded by a formerly homeless mother.
A Kenyan breast cancer survivor is teaching other women to knit affordable breast prostheses that cost just $10, compared to $60 for silicone versions. Mary Mwangi's New Dawn Cancer Warriors group has sold over 500 pieces in three years, restoring dignity for survivors who can't afford reconstructive surgery.