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 didnÂ’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 TateÂ’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 isnÂ’t bothered by much...
Gwinnett Magazine Heroes Project 2016: Jennifer Potts
“It made me a stronger person.”
- Jennifer Potts
Cancer survivor Jennifer Potts hadnÂ’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...