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American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Tammy Myers

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Tammy Myers

Tammy Myers was just 33 years old, with a two-year-old daughter and dreams of growing her family, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. What followed was a bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and more than 25 surgeries over the years. Treatment saved...

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Clay Powell

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Clay Powell

For years, Clay Powell knew of a cyst on his right kidney. It would show up in testing, but it was fairly small. “Unfortunately, at the time I chose not to get further testing and my physician did not insist,” he said. A few days prior to his retirement in January...

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Stephanie Snyder

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Stephanie Snyder

In 2020, Stephanie Snyder was 36 years old and managing Ulcerative Colitis. As part of her ongoing care, she needed a routine colonoscopy to renew her medication. Her doctor told her she could wait until April to have the procedure done. But for some reason, she...

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Theresa DeVries

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Theresa DeVries

Theresa DeVries was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 after she found a large lump that a 3-D mammogram could not detect due to having dense breasts. “I remember my oncologist saying, ‘You have the cancer with big personality.’ It was HER2 positive,” Theresa said....

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Candace Morris

American Cancer Society Taste of Hope Ambassador: Candace Morris

When Candace Morris was diagnosed with Stage Four Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in January 2025, she said it shook her whole world. The mother of five was 42 at the time and said the first year of diagnosis and treatment was really scary, but she has managed with the...

Jen Brummitt & Cara Cross: Ushering in the Next Era of Gazelle Sports

Jen Brummitt & Cara Cross: Ushering in the Next Era of Gazelle Sports

The end of 2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Jen Brummitt and Cara Cross—one filled with opportunity, evolution, and an optimistic energy that’s rooted in care, community, and fun. As the new co-owners and CEO and CMO respectively of locally owned and...

Kaczmarski Hearing Services

Kaczmarski Hearing Services

Dr. Beckie Kaczmarski, Dr. Angela Barton, Dr. Brit Daniel, Robyn Strangways, M.A., CCC-A, and Maggie Voelkel, H.I.S. Kaczmarski Hearing Services has proudly served West Michigan for more than 32 years, helping patients hear better and live fuller lives. Founded in...

Ahmé Bovée, BA, CPT

Ahmé Bovée, BA, CPT

Master Instructor | Founder, Bovée Pilates At 51, Ahmé Bovée has experienced what so many women have: menopause, burnout, anxiety, and seasons of depression that no amount of willpower could fix. What carried her through wasn't another program built to push harder...