Survivors are the inspiration of the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We hope their stories will be source of strength & inspiration for you. The Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure is an annual celebration for survivors.
Are you a survivor? May we tell your story? Email us your story at nekomenaffiliate@onchemwest.com.
Gillian Ann Piennett was a 20+ year survivor who courageously and joyfully celebrated her life by helping other survivors overcome their personal struggle with breast cancer. Even in her final months, wheel chair bound, she still made visits to newly diagnosed women and carried her message of hope. Her commitment and selfless acts of encouragement made her the epitome of the survivor’s survivor. The Nebraska Affiliate honors her strength, and courage by recognizing other survivors who have given hope and encouragement to their sister survivors.
Click here to nominate a survivor for the Gillian Anne Piennett Award.
Agnes Lempka lived quietly but profoundly with breast cancer for 38 years. She never talked about her diagnosis publicly until she attended her first survivor luncheon in 1999. She became a strong supporter of the Affiliate and so we honor an individual who shows unwavering support to the Komen mission. The recipient may be a survivor, a co-survivor, or friend of Komen.