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Survivors Walk at Relay event shared courage and hope
Shirley Abney and Brooke Rykard highlighted the Relay for Life night with stories of resilience. Rykard fought cancer during chemotherapy and carried on with support from friends and family. Dana Hyler spoke of a life saving tumor removal during pregnancy and her healthy baby Cailynn. The piece notes personal battles, faith, and community support as survivors walked in memory and solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Abney
Brooke Rykard
Rykard
Lecia
Ryka
Pet
Mysel Houston Brown
Raymond Ergle
Brown
Ergl
Engle
Dana Hyler
Cailynn
Hyler