The Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016

You might wonder why we call them heroes. Each year since 2007, Gwinnett Magazine has profiled cancer survivors, sharing their images and stories on...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Bobbi Menneg

“Take it one day at a time.” - Bobbi Menneg Bobbi Menneg was diagnosed five years ago with Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. This type...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Charlotte Maguire

“I’m humbled by the kindness and compassion of complete strangers.” - Charlotte Maguire “I’m humbled by the kindness and compassion of complete strangers.” ~ Laura Maguire (Charlotte’s...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Tony Velo

“Trust God and live your life.” - Tony Velo Virtually his entire life, Tony Velo has been dealing with neurofibromatosis— a type of cancer that causes tumors...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Cindy Hendler

“I’m determined not to waste my life. I use every moment I have.” - Cindy Hendler Three years ago, Cindy Hendler’s world changed forever after diagnostic...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Denise Hamm

“Rely on family and friends. You can’t do this by yourself.” - Denise Hamm “I was 37 years old when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Juliana Herrera

“Cancer is too hard to do alone.” - Juliana Herrera Juliana Herrera, a 24-year-old medical assistant, was a sophomore at the University of Georgia when her...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Scott Schoenthal

“I’ve received unbelievable support from people I’ve never met.” - Scott Schoenthal It didn’t seem like such a big deal the first two times Scott Schoenthal...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Elena Tate

“Hold on to hope and faith, just don’t give up.” - Elena Tate Elena Tate’s life shifted seven years ago when doctors detected an anomaly in...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Stephanie Cann

“I live out loud with joy and purpose every day.” - Stephanie Cann Nine years ago, Stephanie Cann was diagnosed with gestational choriocarcinoma after the birth of...