Melinda
Melinda is a single mom and a tongue cancer survivor. She is also a familiar face from 2021 MASKS for AID.
While sharing her story at last year’s event, Melinda expressed that she dreamt of being a voice of comfort for those who are living through a devastating diagnosis of head and neck cancer and the grueling treatments that follow. In spring 2021, Melinda joined the HNC Living Foundation team as a Patient Resource Coordinator. When patients call HNC Living Foundation for advice, grant information, and more, they will be in the hands of someone who truly understands the weight of their journey.
Lori
Lori’s diagnosis of head and neck cancer couldn’t have come at a worse time. She had just made a change in her employment and, with the growing uncertainties of the pandemic, a doctor’s visit to treat a sore throat turned into a devastating diagnosis.
Daily radiation treatments, chemotherapies and the stresses of the past two years were nearly suffocating. Lori would rather forget the struggle, but unfortunately the complications that accompany radiation continue to be a part of her everyday life.
Suze
Over the past 13 plus years, Suze Ford has emerged as a prominent local artist, exhibiting at galleries and public venues across the region. Her enthusiasm as the MASKS for AID Artist has been palpable. Suze writes, “My hope is that my artwork will soften hearts, bring joy, hope and light to this world. Art challenges me in the most beautiful ways that I don’t ever expect. People pull on my heart strings sharing their stories with me of how art has impacted their life. All the amazing stories I could share that have filled my heart and at times brought me to tears.
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