Today I drove a BMW Coupe for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. I love doing this! BMW is such an awesome company for donating to the research, too! This drive had a special meaning for me this year since my 39 year old niece, is overcoming breast cancer right now! So I gladly participate in this very worthwhile event.

The 2008 Hometown Hero is Stephanie Stanland. She is a 3 year breast cancer survivor.  A mother of two young boys, she has gone through a lot with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.  But, she has had a very strong faith and support system with her family, friends, and church members at Immanuel Baptist.  Stephanie heads up the Thursday Group which is a long time organization for breast cancer survivors.  She also has participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and  the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Race for the Cure.  She has also created a comedic character called Miss Petunia where she entertains many organizations talking about her battles with breast cancer.  She feels that laughter can be the best medicine in fighting this disease.