Marcia Donziger lost her friend Lori to brain cancer. A cancer survivor herself, Donziger found inspiration in her friend’s cancer website and founded mylifeline.org to help other cancer patients connect with friends and family.
Categories: Entrepreneurship, Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering
Rochelle Shoretz was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28, and then with stage IV breast cancer at age 37. She is the founder and executive director of Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization that provides support and resources to young Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer. Despite the sadness her experience with cancer may have brought her loved ones, Shoretz says cancer gave her an opportunity to do what she loves.
Categories: Entrepreneurship, Patient Stories
