Survivor Stories
Discover Strength in Survivor Stories
Explore real stories from Team Survivor Northwest members—women who move forward with resilience, courage, and community after cancer.
Cami
Survivor Cami shares her inspiring journey and how Team Survivor Northwest helped her rediscover her strength.
Carol
"It was great to finally feel that I had power to change my circumstances and find hope, even if the hope is just to feel healthy in this moment. I am grateful that I found Team Survivor Northwest."
Carrie
Not even the pandemic could thwart Carrie in her quest to train for and summit Mount St. Helens with Team Survivor’s Mountain Climb Group.
Carter and Ingrid
"When I saw that Team Survivor did hikes, I said, 'Oh yeah! This is the place for me!'"
Damaris
Shortly after treatment, Damaris joined Team Survivor’s Dragon Boating team. She also completed 3-day walks in Seattle, Portland and San Diego – more travel, more connection, more hope!
Joanne
Joanne joined the Climbing Team and went on to summit Mt. Adams in 2019, a testament to her strength and determination. She brought laughter, courage, and deep friendship to both her teammates and the broader Team Survivor community.
Kathryn
Kathryn shared the role Team Survivor played in her healing journey from breast cancer.
Maria and Chandni
"It is really special to have a group that is so inclusive; that anyone can be part of it!"
Peggy
When Peggy was diagnosed with cancer, a friend told her about a silver lining, Team Survivor Northwest. Follow her journey from navigating the tough terrain of cancer treatment all the way to the top of Mount St. Helens!
Sally
“It’s not always what you do, it’s who you’re with. Team Survivor has helped me exercise in ways I may have never tried otherwise, and with a kickass group of women!”
Sharon
Sharon found a network of supportive and encouraging women and reconnected with her love of the water through dragonboating!
Susan
Member Susan shares her incredible journey of strength, empowerment and finding herself again after cancer.
Susan
"I had never really been sick, nor had anyone close to me been sick, so when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, I entered a completely new phase in my life experience"
Susanna
Susanna shares her experience preparing for and ultimately summiting Mount St. Helens with the Team Survivor Northwest Mountain Climbers.