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Suzy Lawrence (Left) at a Relay for Life event standing in front of a purple inflatable arch on a track

Suzy’s Relay For Life Story: How One Daughter Turned Grief into a National Impact

Published on: May 23, 2025

After losing her mother to cancer at a young age, Suzy Lawrence turned her grief into a lifelong mission of hope and impact. For more than 30 years, she’s been a passionate force behind Relay For Life and other American Cancer Society programs—mentoring volunteers, supporting patients, and inspiring communities nationwide. Suzy’s powerful story of resilience, leadership, and how one woman’s dedication continues to make a national difference in the fight against cancer.

Our Impact Relay For Life Road to Recovery Volunteering
A male doctor wearing blue scrubs listens the heart of a woman wearing a green T-shirt.

Can Chemo and Other Cancer Treatments Cause Heart Problems?

Published on: May 21, 2025

Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can impact the heart. Learn more about the signs of heart problems from chemo.

Cancer Updates Chemotherapy Treatment
Five women wearing workout clothes sit on the ground and stretch their arms toward their toes.

3 Steps Women Can Take Now to Reduce Cancer Risk

Published on: May 9, 2025

Lifestyle factors can affect cancer risk. Learn more about lowering your cancer risk by getting more physical activity and avoiding tobacco and alcohol.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors
Bobbie Parker with fellow volunteers sitting in large purple inflatable chair at a Relay for Life event

From Grief to Giving: Volunteer Channels Loss into Lifelong Mission

Published on: May 8, 2025

After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, Bobbie Parker channeled her grief into a lifelong mission with the American Cancer Society. From bake sales to launching North Carolina’s first Relay For Life, she’s helped raise over $5 million for cancer research and support. For over 40 years, Bobbie has been a “merchant of hope,” honoring survivors and striving for a future without cancer.

Our Impact Relay For Life Volunteering
Zach Dane, cancer survivor and volunteer smiling in front of an ACS Hope Lodge

Volunteer’s Cancer Journey Comes Full Circle Through Research, Advocacy

Published on: April 30, 2025

Cancer survivor and advocate Zach Dane shares his journey of resilience—losing his mother to cancer, facing his own diagnosis at 34, and emerging more dedicated than ever to advocacy.

ACS Research Advocacy Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Leukemia - Chronic Myeloid (CML) Relay For Life
People eat from takeout boxes on a table crowded with a fruit bowl, juice glasses, tablets, and cell phones.

How to Be Healthier with Intuitive Eating

Published on: April 30, 2025

Intuitive eating includes listening to your body’s signals around hunger and fullness. Learn more about how it can help you eat healthier.

Cancer Updates Diet Nutrition
Miguel Barvo, a cancer survivor, stands at an ACS event with his wife.

Decades-long Treatment Journey Drives Cancer Survivor to Give Back 

Published on: April 24, 2025

Miguel Barvo has battled multiple cancers for decades. Now, he supports others as a mentor and acts as a Eucharisitic minister to people who are homebound.

Hope Lodge Melanoma Stories of Hope
A doctor in a white coat, mask, and gloves pats the shoulder of a seated man wearing a mask.

Measles and Cancer: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Published on: April 24, 2025

If you have a weakened immune system from cancer or cancer treatment, measles is particularly risky. Find out how to protect yourself from this highly contagious virus.

Cancer Updates Prevention Risk Factors