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April 18, 2024 17 mins

What’s it like to be a real live Angel?  Marva Skinner shares what it takes and why Angels Surviving Cancer is so important to women. She lost both parents, battled and won her own breast cancer and now spends her time helping others.

In this episode, you’ll learn how she found a renewed sense of purpose through her involvement with the organization and as a breast cancer survivor, how her experience guides her in navigating others through their breast cancer journey.

You’ll hear why Angels Surviving Cancer is not just an organization; it's a lifeline, offering mentorship, financial assistance, scholarships, and organizing events to honor and support breast cancer patients and their families.

It's a reminder that behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a person in need of support, understanding, and hope.

Please consider sharing this episode with your family and friends at therose.org. Your action may save the life of an uninsured woman.

Key Questions Answered

1.) How can one find purpose and hope while going through breast cancer?

2.) What ways does Angels Surviving Cancer provide support, mentorship, and education to breast cancer patients?

3.) Why are more people needed to get involved and support the mission of Angels Surviving Cancer?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:01 Finding Purpose and Hope

02:13 Personal Experience with Breast Cancer

03:35 Support and Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients

06:04 Personal Support for Vanessa

08:24 Providing Skills and Education

09:23 Prayer Breakfast and Scholarships

11:22 Expanding Reach and Support

12:50 Closing Remarks

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