“My journey as a survivor has exposed me to the importance of understanding not only the broken but the rebuilt; my sickness broke me but left me with pieces perfect to build the strongest tower I could."
When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, my 10-year-old …
“When I doubted whether I could be stronger than this disease, the voice would cry out, "Fight it, conquer it, and live to tell your story.""
Out of the 171,146 words in the English language, approximately 19,851 of them start with the letter “C.” Many “C” words …
“Cancer has inspired me to make an impact, and I want to do so by studying cellular and molecular biology in college, and then pursuing a graduate degree in cancer research, aiming to advance science's understanding of cancer and bring medicine closer to a cure."
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“This scholarship will help catapult me into my continued desire to help others without debt slowing me down. Serving others will always be a part of my story and as I enter adulthood it's exciting to watch it unfold."
Children are often asked, “What do you want …
“Life is often unpredictable. It is easy to get caught up in wondering why something happened, but cancer taught me that it’s not about what you could have done to prevent it, it’s about what you make out of your situation."
“You have cancer.” These three words …
“Before my diagnosis, I was living a carefree life that was a bit self- centered. Now, after this cancer journey, I have been given life lessons that many people twice my age have and never will experience. This experience has increased my faith in God and my …
“Maybe I wanted to be viewed as more than the boy, but in neglecting him, I made myself less than I am with him by my side. He is my foundation. He is a survivor...He is a miraculous and unforgettable gift."
I never spoke much about the little boy, and nowadays no …
"I have grown to be resilient, empathetic, and knowledgeable through my journey with cancer. I am more than capable of taking a leap of faith and embarking on this path."
I was diagnosed with cancer during very formative years. When you’re 13, appearance and …
“Surviving cancer has made me grateful for life's highs-and even its lows. Simply being alive is a blessing. Survival has made me attuned to people's hidden struggles, and I never take it for granted waking up each morning."
As the early morning light streams …
“I simply cannot imagine what my life would be like now, seeing as I've spent so long as a survivor...I am eternally grateful for my family, friends, peers, and teachers who have all helped to guide me through this journey"
Being a 21-year-old college student who …
“I look forward to being able to fully immerse myself in my passions and find and create the support that keeps us thriving. Soon enough, I'll be giving back to my community in ways I've dreamed about for over a decade, and I'll know exactly who to thank."
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“NCCS will help me positively impact the struggling community of cancer warriors by allowing me to use my time to innovate and stay dedicated to my studies instead of working to pay for college."
We can all agree – cancer sucks. In 2017, I was diagnosed with …
“Battling cancer at age 13 produced in me unusual endurance and perseverance to face physical and emotional challenges in life, a heightened enjoyment of every blessing along the way, and a drive to pursue a career in nursing."
“You have cancer.” I never imagined …
"My experiences and my family's experiences with my cancer treatment have inspired me to seek a career in medicine...Being a survivor myself, I will also be able to give hope to patients and families going through their own trials."
On my second birthday, I had a …
“At center court seeing the faces of all of those I know that have been touched by cancer chanting for me, a cancer survivor, helped me realize my purpose in life."
The stands were packed at the Varsity doubleheader basketball game between the Middletown Knights …