LtCol Passerella spoke of how he met Chike Springer at Walter Reed, and Chike's positive character and strong spirit really caught his attention. He recalled that he told Chike, "It's gonna suck. It's a beast. Embrace the beast. 'Buckle your chin strap and fight back. You've got this.'” When he was asked to speak at this event, was devastated to learn about Chike's passing. We are so appreciative that LtCol Passerella shared his story to help us raise awareness and funds to advance lymphoma research and honor Chike Springer's legacy. He embodied the spirit of hope with every word, inspiring us all to fight back against lymphoma and do whatever we can to make a difference in the lives of those affected. He is an inspiring example of how to fight cancer with strength and grace.

Chike Springer Foundation founder and CEO, Lyndsay Springer, spoke with Tatiana about the platform she created to provide WOC (Women of Color) with a space to share their cancer journeys. By sharing these stories, Chemo Divas strives to promote representation in the cancer community, advocate for fellow Divas and inspire one another.