2025 Survivor Dinner
The Richland County community came together Wednesday evening October 22nd to celebrate Richland County women who defeated breast cancer. Twenty breast cancer survivor honorees attended with family and friends. In addition, the dinner was attended by other breast cancer Survivors, bringing the total number of breast cancer survivors to twenty-seven. The twenty 2025 honorees are listed below.
Nikki Rife
October 22, 2025…My name is Nikki Rife. I am a 3 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was fear of the unknown and finding bras after the mastectomy. I am so grateful for those in my life who supported and continue to support me in the fight_.
Antonia (Toni) Daugherty
October 22, 2025…My name is Toni Daugherty. I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor currently in treatment for recurrence.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was the unknown initially and now dealing with a recurrence. I am so grateful for my friends, family, church family, and OhioHealth family that has been a tremendous support throughout my journey_.
Norma Streib
Aggie Howard
October 22, 2025…My name is Aggie Howard. I am a 24 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was the radiation I had to endure. I am so grateful that I am able to care for myself and enjoy God’s Word daily.
Theresa Cains
October 22, 2025…My name is Theresa Cains. I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was the feeling that I was going through it alone. Losing my hair was hard too. I am so grateful to the Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund for helping me, and that I have another chance to join so many others who have made it through.
Bambi Couch Page
October 22, 2025…My name is Bambi Couch Page. I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was accepting the diagnosis at all. I am so grateful for my family and friends for their love and support through it all.
Darlene Burton
October 22, 2025…My name is Darlene Burton. I am a 17 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was the unknown and the processing of everything I felt I had to get in order immediately . I felt it was a death sentence. I am so grateful that I had the support of family and friends who got me through my journey.
Rhonda Sylvester
October 22, 2025…My name is Rhonda Sylvester. I am a 17 year breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was the hope that I would live to fight because I was in addiction at the time of diagnosis. I am so grateful for all of my breast cancer sisters for all of their support.
Meredith Walker
October 22, 2025…My name is Meredith Walker. I am a 16 year, 2 time, breast cancer survivor.
The most difficult thing about diagnosis and treatment was just the worry that I would not be around for my girls. I had more of a peace that God was in charge the second time around. I am so grateful because breast cancer gave me a new lease on life. I do not take anything for granted and do life with so much more job and intention.