Our members embody the meaning of courage, which according to the Merriam Webster dictionary is “The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.”
Each member story is unique, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of those who face the challenges of cancer head on, with dignity, strength and passion for life.
Take a moment to listen to their voices.
Be amazed by what real courage looks like.
Dr. Monica Anderson
Diagnosed in 2012 with Adult GIST.
Bella Rocco
Diagnosed in 2009 with Pediatric
(SDH-Deficient) GIST.
Member Stories are below.
If you would like to contribute your story, or, that of a loved one, please email us today. Feel free to include any images you would like us to use!
Also visit our In Memoriam section and our In Memoriam website to light a candle for love ones that have passed.
Member Stories
Patient of the Month for October: Joel Sherr
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Joel Sherr shares his story.
Patient of the Month for September: Eric Lindberg
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Eric Lindberg shares his story.
Patient of the Month for August: Guy Jones
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Guy Jones shares his story.
Patient of the Month for July: Robert Little
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Patient of the Month for June: Piga Fernández
As a part of our Faces of Courage series, we are featuring a patient story each month. Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic [...]
Hope Prevails
At 39-years-old, Fatema Suterwala was preparing to say goodbye to her husband and young son. Confused by this cruel twist of fate and wracked with pain, she was saved by a collaboration of medical [...]
