October 2021

  Writing has always been part of Dr. Mei Huang’s life. Born in Hengyang, Hunan Province, China, she was praised by teachers for the way she utilized words.  “Sometimes I didn’t know that I wrote wonderful sentences. I was just happy to write.” But over time, Dr. Huang’s relationship with writing shifted. Once a tool

  Twist Out Cancer Founder and CEO Jenna Benn Shersher had no intention in participating as an Inspiration for Brushes with Cancer’s 10th anniversary. But Artist Kate Van Doren convinced her otherwise.  “I was immediately inspired by Jenna and when I reached out to her initially about her being an Inspiration, she said no,” Kate