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Paul Carroll, founder of the Melissa Carroll Legacy Fund
Paul Carroll, co-founder of the Melissa Carroll Legacy Fund (MCLF), spoke with me about its start. After the death of his beloved daughter, to Ewings Sarcoma, he and his wife, Cecelia, looked for a wa...
Meet AFC Alum Chris & Scott: We Are All One
It was impossible to miss Chris and Scott in our Peru tribe. As the only two males, they were instantly notable. However, even if they had been one of the ‘sisters’, their personalities still woul...
Why ReFresh Matters to Cancer Advocates: 2017 Impact Report & 2018 Program Announcement
Last year, as I found myself grappling with feelings of overwhelm and burnout, I wanted to see how I could help myself heal, while helping others in the industry. So, in August 2017, we launched our ...
Dear Rachel, With Love From Your South Africa Tribe
As we prepared to depart for our 2017 South Africa Odyssey, we learned that Rachel – one of our tribe members – would not be able to join us. In an effort to help her know she was with us ...
What Will You Do With Your Privilege?
I am still processing all I experienced that day, but on the bumpy drive back, I couldn’t help but think about the privilege so many of us take for granted. Whether it’s the privilege of health, w...
Samantha’s ReFresh: I Need To Take Care Of Myself First
The single most valuable thing I learned in those five days at ReFresh was that I need to take care of myself first. It took being 3,000 miles away from everything to see things clearly.