Survivor Stories

Photo gallery: Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words 2024

October 30

Photo gallery: Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words 2024Six 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.

Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens

Our Opinion: Survivor Stories highlights courage, grace and poise

October 10

Our Opinion: Survivor Stories highlights courage, grace and poiseDiscover inspiring local "Survivor Stories" of resilience in adversity. Join a TED Talk-style event on Oct. 29 or catch the livestream. Learn how courage and grace can redefine life's toughest moments.

Survivor Stories: Theresa Taylor utilizes food insecurity experience to become advocate for those who are hungry

October 9

Survivor Stories: Theresa Taylor utilizes food insecurity experience to become advocate for those wh...Theresa Taylor discusses her own experience with food insecurity and how this motivates her to serve on an action council with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, as well as attend the Elevating Voices Power Summit hosted by Feeding America in D.C.

Survivor Stories: Pastor Ben Porter uses past experience of abuse as motivation to help others heal

October 9

Survivor Stories: Pastor Ben Porter uses past experience of abuse as motivation to help others healPastor Ben Porter talks about the ways he overcame abuse from his stepfather as a child through the power of Jesus and forgiveness, in order to be able to serve as a pastor and help others facing difficult circumstances.

Survivor Stories: Susan Winkler lives life to the fullest with multiple sclerosis

October 9

Survivor Stories: Susan Winkler lives life to the fullest with multiple sclerosisSusan Winkler shares the ways multiple sclerosis has challenged her, and how she adapts to these challenges to life a full life and advocate for others who are disabled.

Survivor Stories: Jessica Kooyer helps others find positive mindset through faith while battling breast cancer

October 9

Survivor Stories: Jessica Kooyer helps others find positive mindset through faith while battling bre...Jessica Kooyer discusses her experience of breast cancer and encourages others going through a similar experience that their story will be beneficial to others.

Survivor Stories: Tim and Tammy Tarrillion practice faith through brain aneurysms, loss of son and cancer

October 8

Survivor Stories: Tim and Tammy Tarrillion practice faith through brain aneurysms, loss of son and c...Tim and Tammy Tarrillion share how finding strength in each other and in God has helped them through life's trials.

'Survivors' event Thursday modeled after 'Ted Talk'

October 21

'Survivors' event Thursday modeled after 'Ted Talk'Join "Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words" this Thursday at 6 p.m. in Cape Girardeau. Hear six inspiring tales of perseverance from locals who overcame immense challenges. Free tickets available online.

Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words set for Thursday

October 25

Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words set for ThursdayJoin Survivor Stories: In Their Own Words on Oct. 27 as seven residents share powerful tales of resilience against cancer, addiction, and more. Watch live at 6 p.m. on Southeast Missourian's Facebook page.

Survivor Stories: Persisting to find a diagnosis

October 15

Survivor Stories: Persisting to find a diagnosisLaKrisha Moore has been dancing and teaching almost her whole life. As a young girl growing up in East Prairie, Mo., she fell in love with the arts — music, dance, theater — and couldn’t get enough.

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