“I became involved with the Holiday for Hope Gala because of its powerful mission and the real impact it has on patients and families in our community. Cancer has touched so many of our lives—through our own diagnoses or those of people we love. The American Cancer Society represents hope for those currently fighting, and for a future free from this disease. Through my work on this committee, I honor my paternal grandparents and my cousin, who lost their lives to cancer, as well as the countless others we remember and those who continue to fight and heal every day.” – Olivia Essig