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...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Charlie Tanksley

“We’ve got no control over what happens to us, but we can decide how we’re going to respond.” - Charlie Tanksley Charlie Tanksley isn’t bothered by much...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Jennifer Potts

“It made me a stronger person.” - Jennifer Potts Cancer survivor Jennifer Potts hadn’t even had her first mammogram yet when she discovered a lump in her...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Chris Clay

“You can survive this!” - Chris Clay When Chris Clay was diagnosed with anaplastic oligodendroglioma in 2002, his first thought was– “I am dead.” Now 14...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Laverne Huggins

“95% of your healing and recovery is based on your attitude.” - Laverne Huggins Five years ago Laverne Huggins had her very first mammogram at the...

Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Gino Vizzi

“If I could tell other kids with cancer anything, I would want them to know they aren’t alone.” - Gino Vizzi Try to imagine being 16...

We were so saddened to hear of Dawn’s passing on Aug. 28, and send our condolences to her family and friends. Over the years,...