A tribute to the sister who has been my best friend through ordinary days, extraordinary adventures, and life's hardest seasons. “No magic is stronger than sisterhood. Cast by fate, tested by time, and never broken.” Sisterhood is a treasured bond—the…
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To Our Children: What Motherhood Has Taught Me
A love letter to my children about the beautiful chaos of motherhood, the privilege of watching them grow, and the lessons I hope they carry with them.
Powerful Oak: Roots, Family, and Enduring Legacy
A reflection on the people who gave me strong roots. The family we hope to grow for our children guides us forward. The majestic oak tree stands as an enduring symbol of resilience, strength, beauty, and legacy. From a tiny…
How to Create Lasting Calm During and After Cancer Treatment
Cancer can make everyday life feel uncertain. These practical ideas can help patients, caregivers, and families create small moments of calm and predictability.
Connecting Champions: Helping Young People With Cancer Imagine Life Beyond Treatment
A conversation with Connecting Champions founder Sidney about mentorship, identity, careers, survivorship, and helping young people imagine life beyond cancer.
Why We Chose Homeschooling
A personal look at why our family chose homeschooling and how flexible, curiosity-driven learning changed the way we think about education.
The Power of Religious Faith
Cancer tests every fiber of an individual’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Navigating life-altering head and neck cancer surgeries, post-operative treatments, and then having to create what I call a “new normal” to move forward with life are tremendous…
Oral Care
Head Neck Cancer patients and survivors have a plethora of unique healthcare needs both immediate and long-term. One vital component throughout any HNC journey is maintaining proper oral care. Many people might assume that simply flossing, brushing, and rinsing your…
Thriving After HNC
“The healing power of hope has no bounds. Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” —Christopher Reeves This quote exemplifies how my fabulous friend, tongue cancer survivor, model, actor, singer, and our HNC Fund board member, Elly Brown is living her…
Head to Toe
According to the National Cancer Institute, more young, non-risk individuals are being diagnosed with head and neck cancers around the world. New data indicates that the rise of HPV cases could be one of the significant links between oral head…
