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Heidi Coburn

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Cancer type: Carcinoid
Diagnosis year: 2007
Home: Hudson, OH - USA

How I Survive Cancer

I think about how strong this has made me and who I am with cancer as compared to who I was before cancer.

I live to see my 8, 9 and 10-year old children grow up and won't let this change that journey.

How I Fight for a Cure

I reach out to all I know and have set a goal to raise $25,000 through my website:

www.firstgiving.com/michaelcoburn

My Caring Words of Encouragement

This disease is treatable and beatable.

Life is sweeter when you realize that tomorrow is not promised, only this moment.



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