CommunityOctober 30, 2024

Six residents shared their stories of resilience against cancer, abuse and food insecurity in "Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words" on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau.

Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Theresa Taylor tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Theresa Taylor tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Jessica Kooyer talks at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29. 
Jessica Kooyer talks at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29. Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Jessica Kooyer tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29. 
Jessica Kooyer tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29. Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Theresa Taylor tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Theresa Taylor tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Pastor Ben Porter tells his story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Susan Winkler tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Susan Winkler tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Susan Winkler tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.
Susan Winkler tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29.Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Tammy Tarrillion tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29
Tammy Tarrillion tells her story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29
Tim and Tammy Tarrillion tell their story at the 2024 Survivor Stories at Scout Hall on Tuesday, Oct.29Alyssa Lunsford ~ alunsford@semissourian.com

Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words took place Tuesday, Oct. 29, as six area residents shared their stories of resilience against cancer, abuse, food insecurity and more.

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