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How Ovarian cancer inspired a passion for fashion
From 2008 to 2012, Sheila Gray battled Ovarian cancer, but now she is a fully-fledged New York designer who is raising money for others.
When justice is NOT served: Jeffrey Deskovic spent 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit
Imagine spending over 15 years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit? That’s becoming an increasingly familiar story. A report in February 2016 from the University of Michigan Law School’s National Registry of Exonerations, states that “2015 set a record for the number of wrongly convicted Americans who finally found justice. There were 149 people […]
A heartbreak beyond belief: Julie Nagy lost her husband and son within the space of three days
How would you feel if your whole life was literally torn apart within the space of week? The two people you loved the most, taken away from you? In March 2015, Julie Nagy experienced just that: Her husband, Ivan, passed away after losing his battle with cancer, and then, her son, Truman, died of an overdose. It's […]
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence: Women survivors share their stories
On October 22, 2016, Carleigh Hager was so brutally beaten by Ryan Cameron (now her ex-boyfriend) that her road to recovery was destined to be a long, heartbreaking one. “Carleigh and Ryan had returned home after celebrating a friend’s wedding. It was getting late and Carliegh was ready to leave, but Ryan wanted to continue […]
Living, Laughing, Loving… and dealing with breast cancer
Robin Lagrassa was 50 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but her battle and survivor story will inspire all.
