Survivor Stories: Continue to Hope

Survivor Stories Series 2025: Continue to Hope

Join us for an inspiring evening as six individuals from Southeast Missouri share how they turned life’s toughest challenges into powerful stories of healing and hope. From battling cancer and addiction to managing chronic illness, each story is a testament to the power of transformation and the courage to serve others.

Speakers include:

• Laura Irvan, breast cancer survivor & nurse
• Ashton Chadd, in recovery and helping others rebuild
• Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls, managing PCOS and embracing motherhood
• Gretchen Dirnberger, colon cancer survivor
• Stephanie Brooks, recovery leader & peer support specialist
• Haley Ticer, thriving with diabetes since childhood

Be inspired by real stories of strength, service, and transformation.

Seating is limited to 100, and tickets are required.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed via Facebook at www.facebook.com/semissourian.

Host or Publisher Southeast Missourian and rustmedia