A Tribute to Liz Evans
Years ago, founder Julie Anne Lovegrove worked for the OSU Student Wellness Center as the director of the peer theatre program, which worked to present social health issues through drama. When it came time one year for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Julie decided to put together a piece that included monologues based on real survivor stories. Connected through the American Cancer Society, Julie sat down with three breast cancer survivors to hear their stories; one of those women was Liz Evans.
As Liz told the story of being terribly ill throughout treatment, she explained how her young grandson, who was living with her at the time, took great care of her. She re-lived the grueling nature of her chemotherapy, and recalled how lovingly he cared for her. When asked how she survived it all, Liz simply said, "I
always felt as though I was cradled or carried." This phrase, "cradled or carried," has stuck with Julie ever since.
Liz has now run the African American Cancer Support Group for over 20 years in Columbus, Ohio, and continues to be a constant source of inspiration and motivation for other survivors.
Thank you, Liz, for all you have done for the cancer community!
As Liz told the story of being terribly ill throughout treatment, she explained how her young grandson, who was living with her at the time, took great care of her. She re-lived the grueling nature of her chemotherapy, and recalled how lovingly he cared for her. When asked how she survived it all, Liz simply said, "I
always felt as though I was cradled or carried." This phrase, "cradled or carried," has stuck with Julie ever since.
Liz has now run the African American Cancer Support Group for over 20 years in Columbus, Ohio, and continues to be a constant source of inspiration and motivation for other survivors.
Thank you, Liz, for all you have done for the cancer community!
