Megan was born and raised in Athens County. She married her high school sweetheart and they have one son. In 2021, she learned that she had hormone positive DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) at the young age of 34. She underwent a lumpectomy, radiation, and is on hormone therapy for 5 years. She learned about Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund during a
Megan was born and raised in Athens County. She married her high school sweetheart and they have one son. In 2021, she learned that she had hormone positive DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) at the young age of 34. She underwent a lumpectomy, radiation, and is on hormone therapy for 5 years. She learned about Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund during a breast cancer survivor photo shoot. As a survivor, Megan has made it her mission to bring awareness and encourage self advocacy at any age.
"I am excited to be part of this amazing group of women that make up the board and look forward to serving my hometown."
Cheryl is a board member with many family and friends diagnosed with breast cancer. She has seen the struggles and triumphs that come with a serious illness. It is her hope that OPRF can ease the financial stresses that survivors and their families experience. Cheryl advocates for annual exams because early diagnosis increases survival rates.
Edna Frost is a 38 year cancer survivor. After her mastectomy she had a full year of weekly chemotherapy treatments. She was three years into a career she was loving, which provided the desire for her to push forward. She kept saying, "I don't have time to deal with cancer."
She thanked God for providing exactly what she needed for her.
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Edna Frost is a 38 year cancer survivor. After her mastectomy she had a full year of weekly chemotherapy treatments. She was three years into a career she was loving, which provided the desire for her to push forward. She kept saying, "I don't have time to deal with cancer."
She thanked God for providing exactly what she needed for her.
"I am proud to be a board member of this awesome organization which is so supportive of women as they travel their journey of surviving cancer. "
Kelly was a mammographer and drove the Mobile Mammography Unit for OhioHealth. This is how she became affiliated with Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund. She is passionate about women's health and women advocating for themselves and their care.
Teresa is a local exercise guru, helping women to become their best selves through Refit and Rev and Flow in Athens. She is a natural encourager through her exercise pages. Refit and Rev and Flow have been early supporters of Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund and continue to support local causes through the donations provided by the members.
Heather has provided not only the genesis of the Pedal for Pink fundraiser, but also artwork. She is a major force behind getting Pedal for Pink off the ground. She is a major supporter of women's health issues and as a cosmetologist, has been instrumental in fitting many area ladies with wigs to encourage them and help them deal with the image issues that come with losing hair during treatment.
Lee is a twelve year survivor. When she was going through treatment, she felt there were things insurance wouldn't cover (hospital stays the night before surgery, lymph sleeves, some wigs). She was concerned other survivors would struggle with the financial stress of paying for these items during a time when they needed to focus on treatm
Lee is a twelve year survivor. When she was going through treatment, she felt there were things insurance wouldn't cover (hospital stays the night before surgery, lymph sleeves, some wigs). She was concerned other survivors would struggle with the financial stress of paying for these items during a time when they needed to focus on treatment and fighting cancer. She applied for a 501c3 and helped her first survivor in July 2014. She is passionate about helping and encouraging other survivors.
"God gave me the vision for Ohio Pink Ribbon Fund, and the board has given me the help and strength to do this."
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