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Beckey Stamm
We have an exceptional corps of volunteers who bring their personal and professional talents to further our mission. Like so many of these dedicated people, Beckey Stamm began as a participant in our programs.
Beckey describes her first experience in our programs as "tiptoe[ing] timidly into a world I'd not known existed — a world where people [affected by] cancer go and are nurtured, supported and loved."
Beckey found her experiences so beneficial she wanted to give back. "I don't consider myself much of a volunteer," Beckey says, "but I love one thing most people dread: public speaking." So Beckey, a former English teacher, is lending her voice.
In early 2005, she spoke to our Board of Trustees about the benefits TWC provided her. "It was intimidating," she says. "Here I was—a newcomer—and I should tell them about TWC?"
In September, she told the crowd at Night of Chocolate, our major fundraiser, about Elinor. Elinor, who has metastasized cancer, told Beckey, "the three worst words you can hear are 'You have cancer.'" That's true, Beckey agreed, but "another sentence, also three words, means more to us humans than any other —'I love you.'"
Beckey wants people to know that if they have questions about exercise, nutrition, support groups, caregiving, how to pick out and comfortably wear a wig, or any of a host of other questions, there is always someone to ask, to listen, to teach and to help at The Wellness Community.
We thank Beckey for adding her light and energy at every opportunity!
