Rising Up From Rubble: When Survival Meets Art Valley Bak’s hand reaches skyward. Painted in bold acrylics on linen, the universal gesture stretches 39.5 inches toward something beyond the frame, beyond the canvas, beyond the moment. The hand exists in a space between worlds, grounded in human experience yet floating in cosmic vastness. Moon phases […]
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The Quilt You Make While Everything Falls Apart Zachary Coil starts with a disclaimer. “At the risk of sounding Pollyanna,” he says, before acknowledging that cancer is the worst thing that ever happened to him and his family. He’d do anything to make it go away. And then he tells you the rest. “I have
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For Immediate Release: From Diagnosis to Canvas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM DIAGNOSIS TO CANVAS: 27 CANCER JOURNEYS HONORED THROUGH UNIQUE ARTWORK AT THE 2026 BRUSHES WITH CANCER EXHIBITION IN CHICAGO ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14 The event will be held at Wildman BT and will feature a chance to view the artwork, dinner, live music, dancing, and
When Cancer Met the Wrong Girl: A Story Written in Notebook Paper and Grit At 38, Samantha Lysk found a lump. At 39, her body was thrown into surgically induced menopause. These are the facts she recites with the same steady calm she once used to teach students or draft legal briefs. No drama. No
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Marty Hogan on Survival, Fatherhood and Finding Purpose In a world where personal stories of resilience inspire and connect us, Marty Hogan’s journey stands out. As a leukemia survivor, Twist Out Cancer Board Member, and founder of Windsor Tough, Marty shares his incredible story on the Twist Out Cancer podcast, hosted by Soraya Fata, Twist
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Twist Hearts: Honoring a Beloved Teacher at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School On the evening of Thursday, August 21st, the halls of Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School resonated not only with the usual vibrant energy of learning but also with a profound sense of love, community, and connection. The school hosted a beautiful
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Carrying Hope and Legacy: Honoring Ms. Manilow Through Art By Naomi Herman Ms. Manilow was one of those rare teachers who leaves a mark that lasts far beyond the classroom. She didn’t just teach math—she taught us how to persevere, how to show up, and how to lead with compassion. Even when she was going
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The Elephant in the Room Brushes with Cancer pair, Tina and Violet In the face of a cancer diagnosis, the journey can feel like navigating a stormy sea. For Tina Domske, diagnosed with metastatic triple-positive invasive ductal carcinoma, and Violet Alexandre, who witnessed her grandmother’s battle with cancer, the path has been one of resilience,
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August Spree Twist Out Cancer Director of Programs August Spree was diagnosed at 27 years old with a rare but aggressive form of fatty tissue cancer while eight months pregnant with her second son. Shortly afterward, her grandmother—who had been like a mother to her—was also diagnosed with cancer. She spent nearly a year caring
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Kristina BurkeTwist Out Cancer Director of Business Development Kristina Burke is a dynamic hospitality and business development professional based in Philadelphia with over 30 years of experience creating meaningful, purpose-driven experiences. As the Director of Business Development at Twist Out Cancer, Kristina brings her signature energy, attention to detail, and deep-rooted belief in the power
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