Personal Stories Archive
planning for a legacy of love.
The Belisle family invests in the future of CaringBridge through planned giving.
November 2011
fight like a girl!.
When a mother of three is diagnosed with a rare form of melanoma, CaringBridge provides personal and private space for drawing strength.
October 2011
finding support.
Premature twin baby boys triumph over respiratory and other serious complications while their parents find support and encouragement through CaringBridge.
December 2010
Cancer Survivor.
One man confronted with stage IV melanoma uses CaringBridge to stay connected with caring supporters during his health journey.
November 2010
Teen Cancer.
One young girl uses CaringBridge during her journey with acute myelogenous leukemia to connect with friends and to openly share with others, reminding them of the treasures that each day holds.
October 2010
Finding Comfort.
A newlywed couple suddenly encounters the devastation of a cancer diagnosis and shares their experience with family and friends through CaringBridge.
September 2010
Unexpected Purpose.
A family receives support through CaringBridge after teen sustains critical injuries in a car accident.
August 2010
Team Support.
One man facing Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma uses CaringBridge to spread the word about his treatment, gather encouragement and support from a large list of family and friends, as well as to help in his search for a stem cell donor.
December 2010
Shared Name, Shared Diagnosis, Shared Hope.
Two women - united by the same name and cancer diagnosis - share their treatment and recovery after meeting on CaringBridge.
May 2010
Connection to Hope.
Thousands follow little Taylor as she battles Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
August 2010
Pablo Family Finds Encouragement.
Jason records his heart transplant journey on CaringBridge.
August 2010
Leong Family Finds Hope in Numbers.
The Leongs connect with and receive support from people around the world as they chronicle Gavin’s life.
January 2010
Chronicling Daughter’s Triumph over Cancer.
A mom uses CaringBridge to remember every moment with her daughter.
January 2010
Collection of Prayers.
When their son's H1N1 led to weeks in the hospital, parents saved time and received support by communicating news on CaringBridge.
January 2010
Premature Miracle..
CaringBridge becomes a necessary lifeline for a mother of premature babies.
May 2009
Keeping a Friend’s Legacy and Spirit Alive.
An annual benefit concert connects family and friends and raises money for CaringBridge.
April 2009
Maggie's Difficult Journey..
A mother gains hope through CaringBridge during her daughter’s difficult recovery from a stroke.
March 2009
Ellery Becomes an Inspiration Thanks to CaringBridge Donors.
Heidi Case is certain the generosity of donors enabled Ellery to be the inspiration she is today.
February 2009
Traci Gains Strength Through Connections with 'Amazing People.'.
While battling breast cancer, Traci Clancy gains strength from her CaringBridge website.
January 2009
Helping Shirley Smile.
A caring son brings a community together with food and fun to elevate his mother’s spirits and raise money for CaringBridge.
January 2009
Sara Finds Support and Self Healing Online.
Between contractions while giving birth to her second child, the last thing on Sara’s mind was cancer. But that’s exactly when she found out she had leukemia.
January 2009
Run for Fuller.
A young boy with leukemia inspires and motivates community members to run a marathon and raise money for CaringBridge.
March 2009
Miracle babies rally each other through cancer treatment.
CaringBridge becomes Dunn twins’ baby book as they both battle cancer at just two months of age.
February 2009
Embracing new potential in an unplanned future.
A CaringBridge community helps Aaron Holm adjust to a new lifestyle following a car accident.
January 2009
A bone marrow drive to pay it forward.
When five–year–old Jackie suffered an acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) relapse, her mother Cyndi turned to CaringBridge and DKMS Americas.
January 2008
CaringBridge aids child’s difficult journey.
Avery, diagnosed with leukemia at age eleven, was able to connect with the outside world through CaringBridge during her extensive treatment.
April 2008
Impacting lives in eleven days.
In just eleven days, Luke Shelton opened his parents’ eyes to so many precious things in life.
March 2008
A chapter she wouldn't change.
A remarkable recovery from a brain aneurysm was aided by pulling together a big support system of friends and family on CaringBridge.
February 2008
The power of Allyson.
The story of a little girl's struggle with a brain tumor reminds family and friends how precious life is.
January 2008
Light in the darkness.
Lisa Fleming's 4-year-old daughter was in the hospital for a month. CaringBridge provided "support and hope when I needed it most," she says.
January 2008
Easy re-entry.
After two months of treatment, returning to school could have been stressful for Christine Shannon. Thanks to CaringBridge, “she didn’t have to explain to anybody,” says mom Linda.
April 2008
Life lessons.
During the last months of her life, Serena McCallum wrote—about everything. "CaringBridge allowed all of us to take this journey with her," says daughter Consuelo.
March 2008
Two families, one inspiration.
Evan Cousineau's story mobilized a nationwide effort to register bone marrow and organ donors—including his big sister, Mary. "CaringBridge made it possible," says mom Gina.
February 2008
Simplifying communication.
After beating a brain tumor, 11–year–old Conor Smith was diagnosed with leukemia. "We wish we'd used CaringBridge from the start," says dad Tim.
January 2008
Connection during a crisis.
At just eight months old, Katie Belle Cooley was diagnosed with leukemia. "CaringBridge helps break the isolation," says mom Karen.
January 2008
Finding strength.
Aaron Bonds thought he had a pulled muscle, not lymphoma. His wife says CaringBridge helped her stay positive. "It became my public therapy."
April 2008
An early blessing.
Little Alayna Selk arrived more than three months premature. Says mom Katie, "CaringBridge helped us keep everyone updated."
March 2008
The spirit lives on.
Grant Truhler was only 10 when he passed away. For his family, CaringBridge was a source of comfort. "It's a cathartic experience," says dad Dean.
February 2008
Seeing is believing.
When Stacy Sato's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the messages of love from family and friends kept her going. "They lift your spirits," she says.
January 2008
Delivering a miracle.
Amy Taylor was pregnant with her son when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Amy says CaringBridge "kept me going."
April 2007
A creative outlet.
Dale Wolf was so prolific and witty that her journal entries both deeply touched and also entertained visitors to her CaringBridge site.
March 2007
A community of comfort.
Bob Moog passed away following a courageous fight with brain cancer. "CaringBridge not only helps the sick," explains his son, Matthew, ...
February 2007
A hero's courage.
Lt. Andrew Kinard sustained massive injuries while serving in Iraq. "CaringBridge has been a real blessing," says his sister, Katherine.
January 2007