Strong Stories Archives

2nd annual SherryStrong Spin Along raises more than $60k

by Maureen Wallace | Jan 22, 2018 | Strong Stories | 0 |

The 2nd annual Sherry Strong Spin-Along took place in Mooresville over the weekend.

Cancer Planner offers roadmap, inspiration

by Maureen Wallace | Dec 22, 2017 | Strong Resources, Strong Stories | 1 |

Sharon Kim gets that no one ever plans to have cancer, but after watching her mother succumb to...

Martin & Sherry share emotional story behind donation

by Maureen Wallace | Nov 9, 2017 | Strong Stories | 10 |

We want to thank the more than 1,000 employees at Auto-Owners Insurance who rallied together and, along with a match from the company, donated $75,000 to the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation.

Cancer diagnosis sends woman running — globally

by Maureen Wallace | Mar 3, 2017 | Strong Stories | 0 |

The word “cancer” might prompt anyone to run screaming out the door. When Heather Hawkins was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007, she found herself following that impulse a bit more strategically.

My 8 dos and don’ts to get through the holidays

by Sherry Pollex | Nov 27, 2016 | Strong Stories | 0 |

The holidays can be such a swirl of emotions, taking us all back to our childhoods. But getting through the holidays while going through cancer treatment?

My 4 tips for partners of women fighting cancer

by Sherry Pollex | Nov 3, 2016 | Strong Stories | 4 |

If your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re probably experiencing a range of stages of grief. After all, cancer sucks and isn’t fair.

Update on Southern Setting and exciting news!

by Sherry Pollex | Oct 19, 2016 | Strong Stories | 2 |

We hosted our first “Southern Setting” Farm to Table fundraiser for MTJ Foundation and SherryStrong on Sunday evening, Oct. 9. It was honestly one of the most amazing events we’ve ever done.

I need YOU this September!

by Sherry Pollex | Sep 12, 2016 | Strong Stories | 6 |

Will you do two things for me this month?

Brotherly love boosts cold cap therapy success

by Sherry Pollex | Aug 1, 2016 | Strong Stories | 0 |

Lisa Ferrand is a breast cancer survivor who used cold cap therapy (CCT) to successfully decrease hair loss during chemotherapy.

Can cold caps prevent hair loss during chemo?

by Sherry Pollex | Aug 1, 2016 | Strong Stories | 0 |

Dr. Bailey-Dorton cited a study that found cold-cap therapy is an effective and well-tolerated method to prevent hair loss in women with breast cancer receiving various chemotherapy regimens.