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Giving Back Is A Great Reward
By Kenny, Stage III Tonsil Cancer Survivor, CanCare Volunteer Sometimes you feel a lump and wonder what it is. I had a small lump about the size of my little finger just…
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How One Moment Changed Everything by Larry, CanCare Volunteer/Tongue Cancer Survivor
In 2003, I was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer. I underwent chemo, radiation, and surgery – all successful. I knew then that I needed to help others get through their journey…
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Finding Hope by Ricardo, CanCare Volunteer/Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivor
During one of my many rough overnight stays at St. Lukes hospital, after receiving treatment for AML, I had a visit from a volunteer from CanCare. I had no idea at the…
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Providing Hope In The Hospital
Thank you so much to the team at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights for your commitment to ensuring that no one battles cancer alone! CanCare works directly with hospitals and treatment centers in Houston through…
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Tribute to CanCare Breast Cancer Survivors by Don McGill Toyota
Thank you so much to Don McGill Toyota for creating this inspirational and powerful video in tribute to our amazing and beautiful CanCare volunteers. We are incredibly blessed to have your support! “With October being…
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The Story of Iris Gerken, CanCare Volunteer/Breast Cancer Survivor
Thank you to Houston Chronicle for highlighting the inspirational story of our sweet volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Iris Gerken. “Her desire to “give back” became stronger after she completed her treatment. Iris wanted…
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The Story of Lauren, CanCare Volunteer/Amazing Mom/Breast Cancer Survivor
Lauren first came to CanCare as a caregiver to her younger sister who was diagnosed with cancer. Lauren says, “CanCare was instrumental in helping me discover how to walk side-by-side with my…
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Hope in the Hospital by Teresa
Working as a volunteer at my local hospital has been a life-changing experience. I started my journey at North Cypress thinking that offering my “help” to cancer patients would be my way…
