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Stevie Raposo and his dog in front of a playground
Nine-Year-Old’s Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Family’s Commitment to Advocacy

Published on: September 23, 2025

When nine-year-old Stevie Raposo discovered a lump on his tongue, his family was thrust into a world of scans, surgery, and uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis. Now, Stevie and his family have turned their experience into advocacy, supporting others through Relay For Life and raising awareness for childhood cancer.

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A Volunteer’s Determination Shapes His Cancer Journey, Becomes a Call to Action

Published on: September 8, 2025

The day a person hears the words, "you have cancer," can feel like the world stops turning. But for Roy S. Johnson, a prominent figure in the Birmingham, Alabama, community, that moment became a profound call to action.

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Steve Drayton and his Husband, Phen, smile while sitting on a porch bench
From Loss to Legacy: A Mission to Close Healthcare Gaps for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Published on: June 26, 2025

From surviving HIV and three cancer diagnoses to becoming an advocate, Steve Drayton’s journey is a testament to resilience, love, and a lifelong mission to close healthcare gaps for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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CJ Weiss, survivor and volunteer for American Cancer Society
From An Overlooked Bump to Melanoma, One Survivor Shares His Journey

Published on: May 29, 2025

CJ's melanoma diagnosis meant an urgent surgery, a canceled trip to Spain, and a lifestyle change. Learn about his journey.

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