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From Grief to Giving: Volunteer Channels Loss into Lifelong Mission
Published on: May 8, 2025
After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, Bobbie Parker channeled her grief into a lifelong mission with the American Cancer Society. From bake sales to launching North Carolina’s first Relay For Life, she’s helped raise over $5 million for cancer research and support. For over 40 years, Bobbie has been a “merchant of hope,” honoring survivors and striving for a future without cancer.
