Inspiring Stories

Three Generations. One Mission. A Legacy That Will Last.

Three Generations. One Mission. A Legacy That Will Last. Twenty years ago, Michael Werner received news that would forever change his family’s life. Diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL) and initially given a devastating prognosis, Michael was told he might have…

Investing in a Cure: Robb Early’s Planned Gift of Hope

Investing in a Cure: Robb Early’s Planned Gift of Hope When Robb Early felt two swollen areas in his groin during a wedding anniversary trip in September 2023, he never imagined the discovery would lead to a cancer diagnosis —…

The Hendriks’ Mission To Close Out Cancer

The Hendriks’ Mission To Close Out Cancer The life of a professional Major League Baseball player is highly structured. There are 162 regular-season games from April through October, post-season play and an off-season that goes by in the blink of…

Finding Hope and Healing Through Music

Finding Hope and Healing Through Music For Roger O’Donnell, longtime keyboardist of the legendary alternative rock band The Cure, music has always been about forging his own path. “Our band has made a successful career out of turning left when…

A Husband’s Devotion as His Wife Faced Lymphoma

A Husband’s Devotion as His Wife Faced Lymphoma In 2015, Alex Wald, his wife, Alicia (Ali), and their 12-year-old son, Luke, were living a busy life in Crystal Beach, Florida, a picturesque beach town with shell-lined streets about 45 minutes…

Finding Strength Through Lymphoma

In June 2022, Carly Stafford Dixon was looking forward to marrying her fiancé, Wil, and beginning their lives together. However, when Carly was unexpectedly diagnosed with lymphoma shortly after they said “I do,” their lives took a turn neither one of them was prepared for.

Tackling Obstacles On and Off the Field

In many ways, Timmy Ward is a typical college senior, majoring in sociology and playing football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights – a Big Ten powerhouse. However, what most people don’t know is what he has had to overcome to get here.