Our Stories
Health disparities exist on a day-to-day basis, so we collect experiences directly from members of the community and share their stories. We do this to expose and hopefully prevent them from happening, and to create a space of healing for the individual.
Sasha has a story to share
AML patient Sasha shares the story of her cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment – and her advice to other patients to receive equitable and optimal care.
Theo has a story to share.
Prostate cancer patient Theo shares his cancer journey after a shocking diagnosis.
William has a story to share.
CLL patient William shares the benefits he’s experienced by advocating for himself.
Terri has a story to share.
Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer survivor shares importance of listening to your body.
Lesley has a story to share.
Stage IV metastatic breast cancer survivor Lesley shares her story of taking control of her care.
Diahanna has a story to share.
Multiple myeloma care partner Diahanna shares her husband’s uphill battle to care.
Judith has a story to share.
A second opinion saved her life. Learn about your health options, and advocate for yourself.
S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby has a story to share.
Umi went to doctor after doctor with her concerns, but no one listened. Her own research led her to self-diagnosis and fuels her mission to reform a dismissive health care system.