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Cindy at Craft and Chat
Waterford Place

Cindy’s Story: From a Caregiver to a Care Receiver

Cindy Stein is grateful for the services and programs Waterford Place provides

Jeff Jewell at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Jeff’s Story: ‘I Will Not Be Defined by Cancer’

Diagnosed with prostate cancer, Jeff Jewell refuses to be dragged down by his life situation

Bela Shah, participant at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Bela’s Story: Waterford Place Gave Me Hope and a Second Life

Diagnosed with colon cancer, Bela Shah found holistic therapies as necessary as medical treatment

Edith Bante and husband
Waterford Place

Edith’s Story: Something Positive Can Come from Every Experience

Edith Bante says, “You can go through a hard time and come out the other end”

Krier family at Copleyshack golf outing
Pregnancy & Childbirth

The Kriers’ Story: Keeping Close Ties With the Rush Copley Community

After Dan and Amy’s experience at Rush Copley, they wanted to find a way to give back

Father, mother and little girl
Heart Health

Being a Mom Can Test Your Heart

Mother gains awareness of future health risks after her unexpected pregnancy complications

Maria Murphy at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Maria’s Story: A Survivor Discovers Waterford Place

Maria Murphy worked throughout her cancer treatment. Once retired, she found her second family at the resource center

Brenda Sanderson
Cancer

Brenda’s Story: Never Give Up

Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Brenda focused on surviving — and found remission

Mike Frances
Waterford Place

Mike’s Story: ‘I’m in a Much Better Place Now’

Sharing common bond, enjoying comforting services at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center

Iris Williams finds healing and hope at Waterford Place
Waterford Place

Iris’ Story: Finding Healing and Hope at Waterford Place

‘Cancer is just a word. It’s not the end’