Gina is a 5 year survivor of Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. 

Diagnosed the day before her 49th birthday in Feb 2018, she celebrated the completion of treatments 2 weeks before her 50th birthday in 2019. That year, God lead her through the journey to the manifestation of healing by incorporating holistic treatments along with the medical treatments.

Together, with prayer warriors, the prayer of successful lumpectomy was answered; God then gave them a battle cry, "Annihilate the Ites" to remove any remaining cancer cells during the 20 weeks of chemotherapy. 

"No stench of Smoke" was a new battle cry through the 28 rounds of radiation just as God promised in Is 43:2. She topped it off by praising the name of Jesus in her Hallelujah Happy Dance @ the ringing of the bell!

Gina clung to her life verse of Gen 50:20 that year, "What the enemy intends to harm, God intends for good, for the purpose such as this, the saving of many lives". She was reminded as long as she didn't see the season in vain; she could be used as a witness to the glory of God, manifested throughout it all... this is why she says "There's Glory @ Stake here!"

With nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to healthcare, Traci Owen is a beacon of compassion and expertise. She has served in a wide variety of healthcare roles which has provided a broad-based foundation of experience caring for humanity. In 2009, her journey led to oncology care, where she walked alongside countless patients as they navigated the challenges of cancer treatment.

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In 2015, Traci recognized a significant gap in oncology sexual health education and intervention, prompting her to establish a groundbreaking sexual health program within her facility. Her commitment and expertise culminated when she attained the prestigious AASECT Certification as a Sexuality Counselor in 2020, an honor reserved for an exclusive cohort of professionals.

In collaboration with her husband, Traci realized her vision in 2021 by co-founding Intimate Pathways, a haven nestled in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In her role, she artfully creates safe spaces for individuals and couples to navigate societal taboos, empowering them to embrace evolving sexual experiences with open arms.

Traci’s journey embodies healing hearts and nurturing intimate connections, weaving a profound tapestry of care, education, and advocacy into the fabric of her impactful career.

Kelly Pike has been a caregiver for over 6 years. Her husband is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and she helped care for both of her parents in the last years of their lives while they battled mixed dementia and bladder cancer. And Executive Assistant for over 40 years, Kelly’s ability to organize and prioritize was the key to keeping things calm and as stress free as possible for those she was caring for. She not only understands the day-to-day challenges that come with caring for a loved one, but also what it means to be the healthy one in the relationship and the guilt & isolation that comes with that. Even in the most dire of circumstances, Kelly can attest that a strong faith and positive attitude are the most important things a caregiver can possess.

Meet Shelly Bauer, DNP, RN, a beacon of strength and hope who has emerged from the shadows of breast cancer to become a symbol of resilience and inspiration. In 2015, Shelly received a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, thrusting her into a world of uncertainty and fear. However, what could have been a story of despair and defeat transformed into a narrative of courage, empowerment, and triumph.

Shelly's journey was one marked by both physical and emotional battles as she navigated the complex maze of surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. Through the darkest moments of pain and uncertainty, Shelly found the determination to fight and win the battle over cancer. Her voice was used to document her story through social media, being an inspiration to those who were currently going through cancer treatment and those that were surviving life after cancer. Shelly recently obtained her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Please join us as we hear her story on being an overcomer.

I am Edie Tolbert, breast cancer survivor on a mission to educate, advocate and empower women in the fight against breast cancer.

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