On May 7th I am fighting for the following people and for all others that have fought and continue to fight cancer.

Kathy Coe
This past winter I had the opportunity to speak to my former middle school teacher Kathyrn Coe a few weeks before she passed on from cancer. In a time of great uncertainty and pain, she took the call as an opportunity to be entirely selfless. She was as I always remembered her as a teacher: completely focused outside of herself, asking questions and fully invested in me. Kathy was far and away the best, most devoted educator I have ever had and the world would be lucky to see another like her.

Denise Trevenen
Denise and the Trevenen family were dear friends of my family growing up. She was an outstanding friend to my Mom and her impact resonates years later. I saw a change in my mother in particular who I believe sourced a greater capacity for courage and joy for life in the wake of Denise’s multiple treatments and passing.

In honor of:
Kathryn Coe
Papou
Denise Trevenen
Maria Pacella