Girls Night Out: 2018 Grant Recipients

What a night of celebration it was!

Five amazing women and organizations were recognized for their commitment to give back to the greater good in their 2nd Acts!

Holding checks on behalf of their organizations, from left: Mikala Edwards, My Empowerment; BethAnne King Lobmiller, Breastless and Beautiful; Cori Peloso, Young Advocacy and Support; Elizabeth Ayers Cluff, Impact One; Sue Magestro.

Each received $1,000 from A 2nd Act to launch or grow their 2nd Acts!

Take a peek at the celebration.

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Sister Survivors

Gathering Gifts Along My Journey

There are so many things that I have learned as a cancer survivor for which I am grateful, but perhaps the most important is understanding the importance of living an authentic life, being authentic and surrounding myself with authentic people.

Wasting time and energy is no longer tolerable to me. Dealing with people and issues who or that have no real purpose to promoting the greater good – love – are no longer a part of my life.

May 17, 2017

Sister Survivors

It Will Become What You Make of It

My pre-cancer self was innocent and unsuspecting of any health issues; arrogant in her healthiness and immortality. I’d tell her to listen to her body. Don’t ignore the signs that she’s ill. I’d also tell her that she’s strong. Much stronger than she gives herself credit. And that, despite the unbearable hardships she’d face in the coming year, she’d find a wear to bear it. She would come to own the word ‘survivor’ by showing up to the cancer center every day, making soul connections as she fought her way back to life.

January 25, 2017