To Shirley (Nan/Nanny) Plank:
We miss you every day, Nan.
You fought the good fight, twice.
Through it all you remained positive
and hopeful, which is just how you lived life.
You will stay forever in our hearts.
- Jess Dubbs
To Shirley Plank:
Mom, you had such a positive attitude in life and during your fight with cancer. If
ever I face such a battle, may I face it with the same courage you did. You were truly a strong woman. I wish you were here for me to hug. I love and miss you so much.
- Shelly Wolf
To my Grandma Amy, Father Fred, Aunt Mary Ann, Aunt Linda, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Linda Kay, and Sister-In-Law Sherry:
In honor of my family of breast cancer warriors. You are such an important part of my story, and you give me strength and confidence to carry out my mission of Pink Power. I love you all!
- Denise Gilliland
To Mary Fran Roller:
I will miss our special lunches, the fun stories you shared, and your enjoyable humor.
Love always.
- Anita Grove
To Jo Birgensmith and Carmen Broker:
I am holding you both close to my heart as I advocate in your memory.
You will never be forgotten.
- Denise Gilliland
To WellSpan Adams
Cancer Center Patients:
What a joy to be with you as your social worker. Stay strong.
You are amazing cancer survivors.
- Anita Grove
To Stef Crumbling:
Thank you being our keynote speaker and inspiring us with your story. I love your positive attitude, your great sense of humor, and your fierce determination to kick cancer and thrive! You are a gem!
- Denise Gilliland
To Gina Johnson:
You are a survivor and an amazing woman.
Proud to call you my mother-in-law and forever grateful for you! XO
- Nikki Johnson
To Judi Duffy:
You are my beautiful survivor sister. From the moment I met you at IUP,
you became my mentor, friend, and second mom. I’m blessed beyond measure to have you in my life, and my entire family loves you. May God continue to shine His light and love upon you.
- Denise Gilliland
To Denise Gilliland:
You are my cousin and a survivor. But more than that, you embrace those on this journey and you have an amazing view about the beauty of the world. You are relentless when it comes to caring for others. You are a symbol of taking what you were given and then using that pain to take other’s pain away, at least as much as another human can through your mission in this world.
I love you, Denise.
- Tommy
To Anita Grove and Darshana Desai:
Happy 10th Survivor Anniversary! The three of us walked this journey together, all diagnosed within 2 months. I’m so grateful to have your love, support, and friendship and can’t wait to celebrate the next 10 years of living life to the fullest! You are both such a blessing. Breast Friends Forever!
- Denise Gilliland
To Linda DelGrosso:
To a strong, courageous, beautiful mother who can conquer anything life throws at you – we love you today and always!
- Joe, Lauren and JoJo
To Lisa Dobbs:
My friend of over 40 years, as you begin your journey, please know you are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, stay positive, and know that God is watching over you Bella!!!
- Denise Gilliland