165. Alissa McKinney, ED of Above + Beyond Cancer, on Survivorship, Transformational Journeys, and Building Community
What if we treated every cancer diagnosis not just as a medical challenge but as a journey of hope, strength, and transformation? And what role can an organization play in fostering community and empowerment through that journey?
In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Alissa McKinney, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer. Alissa discusses:
Iowa’s alarming cancer statistics and the environmental and behavioral factors contributing to the state’s high rates.
How the medical community defines a survivor as anyone from the moment of diagnosis, not just those…
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