Stories of Hope

Published on: November 11, 2025

Prostate cancer is something that has been on Baltimore resident Jesse Bennett’s radar since he was in his early 40’s. That was when Jesse first had a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level drawn, the blood test used to screen for prostate cancer. In 2009 when Jesse was 62, his PSA result was higher than in previous years. As a next step, Jesse’s doctor recommended a prostate biopsy to determine if the change in his PSA level was from cancer or another problem. Results showed cancer cells were found and that the cancer was an aggressive type.

Published on: October 21, 2025

At 35 years old, Charlotte de Brabandt moved from Switzerland to Boston, Massachusetts. She was excited for a new adventure and an opportunity to grow in her career. But after just three months in Boston, she received news that changed her life. She was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer, a very rare, aggressive type that requires an aggressive treatment plan.

Published on: October 14, 2025

Laura Renegar is no stranger to the impact cancer can have on a family. Her mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, and sadly, her mother passed away from the disease. Then in 2011, just days after having a routine screening mammogram, Laura was devastated to find a lump in her own breast. She was 46 years old.

Published on: September 23, 2025

When nine-year-old Stevie Raposo discovered a lump on his tongue, his family was thrust into a world of scans, surgery, and uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis. Now, Stevie and his family have turned their experience into advocacy, supporting others through Relay For Life and raising awareness for childhood cancer.

Published on: September 16, 2025

Long-time friends Irma McCoy and Evelyn Ealy discovered they had the same type of cancer. Salt Lake City Hope Lodge provided a comforting place that brought them even closer.