Richland County Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors

MANSFIELD — The Richland County community came together Wednesday night, Oct. 23, to celebrate 20 Richland County women who beat breast cancer.

The event was held at the Dan Lew Exchange and included appetizers, buffet style dinner, music and prizes. Rhonda Breit, president of the Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund, was the guest speaker.

In addition to the honorees, invited survivors also attended the event.

“The Fund has always had the support of Richland County residents, businesses and media to help our residents navigate the wave of emotions and financial pain caused by this horrible disease,” Breit said. “We want to thank the local businesses and individuals who sponsored our second annual Survivors Celebration.”

20 breast cancer survivors attended with family and friends. They shared their story of how long they have been breast cancer survivors and what was the most difficult part of their diagnosis and treatment.

The 20 breast cancer survivors who were honored: Roberta May, Danette Czernewski, Joy Ritchie, Reneta Music, Candy Green, Debbie Holt, Lynayha Wellington, Obesida Cooke, Joetta McCruter-Polk, Eva Davis, Katie Meyers, Jennifer Lawhorn, Patricia Westwood Winters. , Kelley Litzinger, Pam Gehrich, Therese Remy, Ursula Butts, Melissa Gushard, Jean Remy, Rhonda Breit.

All of his stories can be read on Pat Kracker’s website: helpmepat.org

The Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund was established 25 years ago in memory of Pat Kracker, who lost her battle with breast cancer on her 61st birthday.

The Fund fights breast cancer before it occurs, when breast cancer occurs, and now, after breast cancer occurs, through this Celebration of Survivors.

“These twenty women never gave up or gave in,” Breit said. “A special thank you to Dan Lew and the DLX staff for hosting the Survivor Celebration and to our local media for continuing to cover how Richland County fights breast cancer.”

For additional information, please contact Rhonda Breit at 419-610-4877.