CancerFighter Thrive

Images of Hope

Proudest Moments in My Cancer Journey:

David Blain - Getting my leaf on the 5-yr survivor tree!

Marie Botchie - Becoming a grandma to Aiden Rose!

Sherrill Natzke - My five-year Celebrate Life in 2008!

Sue Owenson - Completing my first triathlon as a survivor!

Ileana Sisson - Racing competitively & completing my PhD in natural health!


Photo credit: Roman David Garay

Terrece Crawford - Living to raise my two sons, who are now both in college!

What brings us hope? Volunteering at the Food Bank to help those less fortunate!

What brings us hope? Working together to raise awareness for breast cancer!

Cancer is a journey. We honor your fight and celebrate the encouragement and inspiration your story brings to others.

What brings me Hope:
Being able to watch our kids making many memories to cherish

What brings me Hope:
My Granddaughter’s beautiful smile. I call her Joy because she brings joy to my life.

What brings me Hope:
My children keep a smile on my face with their continued Love and support

What brings me Hope:
My children remind me that cancer is temporary but I am their mommy forever and nothing will change that

What brings me Hope:
Smiles, hugs, prayers, baking cookies, dream vacation and watching my grandchildren grow.

What brings me Hope:
Spending time with my grandchildren



Cancer patients, their friends and family Walk for Wellness!

Pets bring patients HOPE around the hospital at Cancer Treatment Centers of America®

Below are photos of cancer patients engaged in "what brings them Hope" throughout the cancer journey

What brings me Hope:
Celebrating holidays with friends!

What brings me Hope:
A night out with friends!

What brings me Hope:
Celebrating my survivorship with my family at the Susan G. Komen walk

What brings me Hope:
The realization that just because I have cancer, doesn't mean I can't have fun

What brings me Hope:
Raising awareness for ovarian cancer

What brings me Hope:
Knowing that I can learn from yesterday’s setbacks

What brings me Hope:
Celebrating the survivorship of both my Mom and Grandma

What brings me Hope:
Supporting breast cancer awareness at the "Pink Glove Dance" in Chicago

What brings me Hope:
Making others happy with my gift of music

What brings me Hope:
Creating care packages for the Troops overseas

What brings me Hope:
Cancer Survivor day at the ballgame!

What brings me Hope:
A day with Friends

What brings me Hope:
Modeling in a cancer support group fundraiser fashion show!

What brings me Hope:
Art Therapy

What brings me Hope:
Making music with friends!

What brings me Hope:
Time with my Children

What brings me Hope:
Susan G. Komen walk... raising awareness and money for cancer education and research.

What brings me Hope:
A summer day on the golf course with friends