Jennifer O’Dell
I am Carepartner to my husbandm=, who was diagnosed with Stage 3b rectal cancer in 2015. I was introduced to my COLONTOWN family four years ago and became a host to carepartners in 2016. I’m a Deputy Mayor for Carepartner Onboarding & a Neighborhood Host for several communities. I had the pleasure of becoming an […]
Fernando Ruiz
My name is Fernando Ruiz del Prado (but please call me Fer). My favorite phrase is “Life is a Journey” because pretty much encapsulates the story of my life. Born and raised in Mexico City, when I turned 24, I grabbed two bags, my skateboard and my bass and headed to Boston, MA with enough […]
Lari Johnston
I am a Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Rebel who admins several groups in COLONTOWN ranging from a women’s only space, to a side effects group, a Stage Four group and an end of life discussion group. I am also the Deputy Mayor of the USA CREWS COUNCIL in which I manage over 30 local COLONTOWN […]
Kim Austin
I was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer with metastasis to the liver in November 2013. In 2016, while searching for my place as a survivor, I discovered COLONTOWN and quickly found both my community and my purpose. My story has included recurrences, surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, living with a temporary and now permanent colostomy. Throughout […]
Diane Myers
I am a stage II colorectal cancer survivor diagnosed in 2016. I have been with COLONTOWN for 3 years. I am Community Leader for the AGES AND STAGES groups. In this role, I oversee these groups, making sure that they are running smoothly, help to onboard new members and am in contact with the admins […]
Stacey Runfola
Stacey has had the bittersweet opportunity to watch COLONTOWN grow almost from the very beginning. She joined the town while her husband Rick was in treatment for stage IV adenocarcinoma of unknown primary, and has been involved ever since. Sadly, Rick died of his disease in 2014. Currently Stacey oversees the caregiver neighborhoods of COLONTOWN […]