We believe everyone pushing through adversity in their life is brave.
Are you fighting a rare cancer? Are you a cancer survivor running your first 5k or marathon? Are you taking on a new fitness challenge? Are you a healthcare worker, caregiver, or researcher working to make a difference?
Share your brave story with us!
Whatever makes you—or someone in your life—brave, we want to hear about it.
Use the hashtag #MyBraveStory and then create a new one with your name, #BraveLikeYourNameHere. We look forward to featuring so many brave stories!
Share your story by telling us about yourself here.
Email kelly@bravelikegabe.org with the subject "My Brave Story" and send us photos you’d like to share.
We are saddened to share that Courtney Frohling passed away on February 26th, 2024 after a 5 year rare cancer journey. In 2021, Courtney submitted her story to share with the Brave Like Gabe community. She wrote, “#BraveLikeCourtney means not giving up because I'm not done running or living! Running has helped prepare my body and mind to be in great shape to fight this battle.”
Read More“#BraveLikeLandon means not surrendering to my diagnosis. A serious diagnosis and the resulting treatments can feel all consuming. I have made an effort for the meaningful and fulfilling parts of my life to remain dominant. For me this means continuing to create artwork and making time to get outside. I still make plans with friends and continue to find humor in all situations, including my experience with cancer. I am serious about managing my health and my cancer treatments, but when my appointments are done I focus on being me and doing the things I love.”
Read More“Running has helped me stay motivated. My first memory of waking up after my surgery was hearing my mother say that the doctors said I would not be able to run for a year and I would never run a marathon again. Just 15 months later, I ran a marathon and have run 4 more since then. I was very cautious and careful in my recovery but was not willing to let this experience derail me from ever running distance again.”
Read More“I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in January 2021. I have been running as much as possible through nearly 2 years of chemotherapy, surgeries, and dealing with this disease. There have been many ups and downs and huge life changes, however running is one thing that has remained a constant, even though it's changed.”
Read More#BraveLikeSharon means running on positivity and with a community that believes we can help more people detect cancer earlier (when it’s most treatable). We got this!! I’m still so humbled by the random strangers (now friends) that have helped me raise funds and been so supportive in my cancer and running journey!
Read MoreBeing “BraveLikeJenn” is to be honest and persistent, always seeking the best quality of life which includes running. When I talk to folks about my diagnosis, surgery and recovery, most people just want to change the subject. I think it is important to be transparent about my disease, to connect with people, and grow their awareness of cancer and survival. Surviving cancer looks like me!
Read MoreBeing #BraveLikeJosh is all about continuing to push yourself. Especially after having a hard setback from treatment, surgery, or progression it can feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to chase physical goals. But finding new ways to train or challenge your body can do such amazing things for your treatment journey that it always pays off somehow!
Read MoreI hope that I can be an inspiration for other girls my age that are going through a hard time, to see that there is light at the end of that long, dark, painful tunnel. No matter how many times cancer decides to try to take over, you can fight, get back up again and do what makes you feel good and happy!
Read MoreBeing #BraveLikeMark means to transcend the mediocre. The usual patient or person dealing with any issue just exists, but the #bravelikegabe individual seeks for adventure within the self.
Read MoreBeing #BraveLikeSaul is the culmination of so many others behind the scenes that GAVE me the strength to never give up, continue to persevere, and always push your hardest when your back is against the wall.
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