Category Archives: Cancer Awareness

Johnson County Relay for Life – June 24, 2011

What a beautiful night for Relay it was!   If it involves fighting cancer you can bet I will be there!  Cancer has taken my father, two great friends, and two furry family members from me.   I hope you enjoy the … Continue reading

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A Band Called Virago

On June 3, I was photographing the Relay for Life Linn County.  This band came on and I got basically hooked on the music as soon as they started playing, so I started grabbing some shots of them performing!  Those of you … Continue reading

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Linn County – Relay for Life

If it involves fighting cancer you can bet I will be there!  Cancer has taken my father, two great friends, and two furry family members from me.   I hope you enjoy the slide show and that it makes you want … Continue reading

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Light the Night – Iowa City – October 9, 2010

This is the 2nd year now I’ve been involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk” at Kinnick Stadium.  It is SO much fun and each year they raise a lot of money for research!  As I’ve … Continue reading

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Johnson County Relay for Life

Last Friday, June 11th I had the honor of photographing the Johnson County Relay for Life, and was also part of the team “Everyday Heroes” Fighting cancer has become personal to me, I lost my father to prostate cancer, my … Continue reading

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In Loving Memory – Little Chief Timberwolf

Little Chief Timberwolf was his full name, a descendant of Balto, Chief was a therapy dog who helped a LOT of people!  He was a very special dog, companion, friend, teacher, mentor, family member,  who I shared a very special … Continue reading

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Just a good story! Maybe 2! :)

I first want to thank Miriam for forwarding me this story and her support on Sunday.  As soon as I read this, I had to post it here!  🙂  Also a special thanks to Stubby who helped me through a … Continue reading

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UI Dance Marathon

Last Friday, Feb 5, 2010 I had the privilege of photographing some of the children and their families that were participating in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon.  http://www.uiowa.edu/~dancemar/  I was so inspired by these children and their strength in fighting … Continue reading

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