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What Is a Champion?

What Is a Champion?

Champions are made from something they have deep inside them--a desire, a dream, a vision.Muhammad Ali I have always loved the summer Olympics. I remember mimicking the great landings made by Olympic gymnast and champion Nadia Comaneci when I was a young girl. And...

Ice Cream: Comforting and Creative

Ice Cream: Comforting and Creative

Ice Cream: Safe and Comfortable Ice cream and summertime: they bring smiles to the faces of many. Not only does ice cream make us happy, it makes people feel safe and comfortable. During the pandemic, research showed that many of us turned to foods with comforting...

National Nature Photography Day

National Nature Photography Day

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." John Burroughs Yesterday was National Nature Photography Day, and it was a reminder to me how important nature is to my well-being. 19 years ago I said “I do!” to my best friend on National...

Val’s Story: Cancer Thriver

Val’s Story: Cancer Thriver

Val Ryan, Albums of Hope Ambassador and Cancer Thriver, brings hope to other cancer survivors in her role as an Ambassador. Her upbeat personality and her tenacity to keep thriving are a perfect fit with the mission of Albums of Hope.  Val works with St. Baldrick's...

Celebrating Survivors: National Cancer Survivor Month

Celebrating Survivors: National Cancer Survivor Month

17 Million People Nearly 17 million people are living in the United States as cancer survivors!1,2 These people are brave, strong, and courageous. They have stories to share and challenges yet to overcome. I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist, so 2020 was a very...

New, Unusual, Changing

New, Unusual, Changing

In the United States, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year than all other cancers combined. That fact is staggering to me, but it doesn’t surprise me. Many worship the sun and love to soak in the rays at the beach. However, having seen the devastating...

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Breathe In, Breathe Out

I’m a big fan of Jimmy Buffett. His songs always put me in a chill mood. His song “Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On” is the perfect reminder to remain calm when your inner peace or your outer world is disrupted. Written by Buffett and Matt Betton as a tribute to the...

Not Alone

Not Alone

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we wanted to shine a light on how YOU help cancer patients, caregivers, parents of critically ill children, and isolated senior citizens take care of their own mental health.  YOU help reduce anxiety and worry when you...

The Power of Words

The Power of Words

“Nurturing is not complex. It’s merely being tuned in to the thing or person before you and offering small gestures toward what it needs at that time.”Mary Anne Radmacher As people age, many of their relationships, successes, and memories of past life...

The Story Behind the Photos, 3rd Edition

The Story Behind the Photos, 3rd Edition

Our Heart of Hope Notecards for 2021 are available in a limited quantity, email laura@albumsofhope.com to request a set. These notecards will give the gift of hope to cancer survivors and their caregivers. Enjoy the stories behind the photos of some of the pictures...

The Story Behind the Photos, 2nd Edition

The Story Behind the Photos, 2nd Edition

Our Heart of Hope Notecards for 2021 are available in a limited quantity, email laura@albumsofhope.com to request a set. These notecards will give the gift of hope to cancer survivors and their caregivers. Enjoy the stories behind the photos of some of the pictures...