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As new parents, Mandy and her husband’s worlds were turned upside down when she received news of her breast cancer diagnosis. Having a toddler to take care of as well as managing her own health made for a difficult balance. The path Mandy followed was filled with challenges and began initially when she was told that what she had discovered wasn’t anything to worry about. But Mandy’s intuition told her otherwise and she pressed on, determined and diligent about following through with what her gut was telling her.

Mandy was blessed to have a supporting staff of friends and loved ones in her life who stepped in to help her and her husband with their young daughter, Hannah, so that they could focus on getting treatment and getting well. That love and assistance made it possible for her to be diligent about healing. Notably, without that help, her path could have been much more challenging than it already was.

Thankfully, Mandy has been cancer free for a number of years and is a strong advocate for others, reminding everyone that no matter your health circumstances, each of us knows ourselves better than anyone else does and that following that inner voice is imperative. Without her diving in, asking questions, and advocating, things would have been much different. Mandy’s faith and formidable spirit are true gifts to everyone’s lives she touches.

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For singer/songwriter Charlsey Etheridge, music has served as an important release since a young age. Her parents laid a wonderful foundation for her future and she knew from an early time that this was a career she wanted to pursue. College, however, brought on challenges that would force her to take a vital stock of her life and what music really meant for her when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 19.

Throughout numerous hospitalizations, surgeries, blood transfusions, and financial instabilities related to her condition, Charlsey continued to keep her eyes set on her faith and dove in to her musical roots. This critical diagnosis also found her leaning in to the awareness of her body and her mind in a very significant and intuitive way, helping her address the psychological side of this chronic illness that accompanies her to this day.

Charlsey knows that through the years of delicately balancing her illness with her musical career, her “worth doesn’t come from tangible things, an invaluable lesson.” Getting to that realization wasn’t easy and it involved a significant amount of ups and downs, things she knows that she will continue to work through. The flip-side of having a chronic illness has shown Charlsey that life is so much more than what we do. Her candidness and vulnerability are only a couple of the beautiful gifts that have grown through her years of managing this balance and her music reflects this in such a special way.

Charlsey’s release of “Scars of Mine” in the fall of 2023 allows an honest view in to her experiences and gives listeners so much to immerse themselves in. A gifted songwriter and amazing human, Charlsey continues to live steadfast and true, honoring each day as it comes and giving thanks for the love and connection of her husband, her ability to create, record, and perform regularly, and the sheer gift of life. She is a true testament to resilience!

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For Graham and his wife, life made an immediate and extremely quick turn they never anticipated when their daughter Mikayla was born with Dandy Walker Syndrome. New to parenting and unsure of this path, it became increasingly important for them to arm themselves with as much information as they could to begin raising their precious newborn baby girl.

Graham and his wife knew they needed to make some changes to their life to better help them care for Mikayla. As their precious daughter grew, Tucker’s House was just the organization to help their growing family, assisting them with making necessary home modifications that gave the entire household a smoother routine that accommodated Mikayla’s physical disabilities. Through generous donors, Tucker’s House helps numerous families in remodeling and constructing these much-needed updates to their homes, giving those with disabilities the chance to live a more full life with their loving families.

Tucker’s House gave Mikayla and her entire family a vital lift that they all needed. With important home remodels and modifications, their routine became more balanced and cohesive, giving them all such valuable moments with Mikalya that they didn’t have time for before. Graham knew that this organization was so special from the very beginning. Through the years, he stayed in contact with them, helping as he could, and eventually, he was offered a permanent opportunity to lead the team at Tucker’s House. His “why” has always been very clear and his dedication to helping others in the position that he and his sweet family faced is a wonderful gift to those who need this important assistance.

Sweet Mikayla’s life was cut short in 2018 at the young age of 5, however, her indelible spirit lives on each day Graham steps foot in his office at Tucker’s House. The gift that Mikayla brought to her family is one that none of them will ever take for granted and her loving nature and her presence for the moments she lived will forever be a part of Tucker's House.

For information on how you can get involved with Tucker’s House, check out www.tuckershouse.org.

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