Kay Blackburn
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Kay is an integral member of the HealingStrong community, having personally overcome Stage 3 cancer and now serving as a Group Leader in Arizona. Recently, she led the Healing Journey JumpStart program and has now taken on the role of Chairman of the Board, where she continues to contribute her dedication and passion. Kay is married and proud mother of three adult daughters, with a recent son-in-law welcomed into the family. Professionally, Kay boasts a 25+ year career in sales and marketing, engaging effectively with Senior Level Executives. As the owner of her own Marketing and consulting firm, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the HealingStrong team.
Billy Echols
Board of Directors, Vice Chair
Billy developed a passion for natural remedies in treating cancer after he lost his youngest daughter to cancer, following conventional treatment of less than a year. His search for more information and ways to help others suffering with cancer lead him to be part of the founding team of HealingStrong. Billy’s greatest joy is when people realize cancer does not have to be a death sentence and conventional treatments are not the only option.
Christine Holcomb, M.FIN
Board of Directors, Treasurer
Diagnosed in 2011 with breast cancer, Christine decided against chemotherapy and instead chose to support her immune system with raw foods, supplementation, and detoxification. In 2013, she attended the first HealingStrong Conference and realized then the importance of continuing face to face support. This led her to start the first group in Gainesville, GA. Christine is mom to 2 beautiful daughters and grandma to 3 amazing children.
Angelica Roa Pascual
Board of Directors
Gel and her husband promptly brought her 2015 diagnosis up to the Lord and He led them to a path that involved implementing a better lifestyle; employing nonconventional therapies; uplifting the soul; collaborating with integrative practitioners; and partnering with praying friends that surround us with positivity. HealingStrong is Gel’s answered prayer and so she is dedicating this ministry to all that may be encouraged and have a closer relationship with the Healer.
Mary Ryder
Board of Directors, Secretary
Mary was introduced to Suzy and HealingStrong in 2014 as her husband Nigel was fighting colon cancer. Mary and Nigel recognized the benefit of going beyond conventional treatment to include Spiritual and Emotional healing, dietary changes and realizing that Hope is a huge strategy when battling chronic diseases. Mary joined the HealingStrong Family as a leader in Houston in 2016 and is a Regional mentor. The Houston group is the longest running HealingStrong group. Mary is now retired, loves to travel and her focus is on ensuring that each person going through a cancer journey has a Village of support, Hope, Faith, & Love.
Jeff Griswold
Board of Directors
Jeff Griswold is married to Suzy and has served HealingStrong since day 1. You will often find him behind the scenes preparing videos or directing the conferences. He works full-time in television ministry and creates and shares stories that bring glory to God. Married for 35+ years, he loves all things soccer, and being Dad to their two adult sons, daughter in law, and precious grandchild. Jeff’s passion is getting the stories of hope into the hands of those who need it most.
Suzy Griswold, MPH
Board of Directors, Founder and Executive Director
With over 36 years of experience in education and public health, Suzy leads the HealingStrong's community in its mission to empower individuals through peer-to-peer support in HealingStrong Groups. With her own personal cancer journey using holistic approaches to heal, coupled with her family losses, she is passionate about HealingStrong's mission and started HealingStrong in her living room more then a decade ago. She firmly believes that healing starts and ends at home and occurs through the day-to-day choices we make. She can't underscore enough that health is a "one step at a time" experience. Suzy's greatest blessing in life is her loving family, which she shares with her husband of 35+ years. They are proud parents to two wonderful adult sons, a remarkable daughter-in-law, and is Mimi to her wonderful granddaughter.
Cortney Campbell
Board Emeritus, Founding Team
A former school teacher, her life took a drastic turn when at 26, she was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. Facing severe side-effects that included infertility from treatment, Cortney and her husband Kevin went on a quest to find non-toxic therapies. Now almost 8 years later, she and Kevin have 3 beautiful daughters, and Cortney has devoted her spare time to educating others and sharing her story on her blog anticancermom.com
Kevin Campbell
Board Emeritus, Founding Team
Studio artist turned filmmaker and business owner, Kevin was thrust into the world of cancer treatment when his wife Cortney was diagnosed just 3 months into their marriage in 2008. Prompted by an unshakable impression to pursue other options, Kevin led their prayerful decision to pursue non-toxic holistic cancer therapies. Today, with Cortney in full health, he welcomes the opportunity to share their journey and experience to help encourage others.
Dr. Rhett Bergeron, MD
Medical Advisor
Dr. Bergeron, MD, specializes in integrative functional medicine and has been practicing since 1995. Dr. Bergeron's passion for complementary and integrative medicine started during medical school, and his expertise includes Orthomolecular, Bio-Energetic, Environmental, Metabolic, Biological, and Functional Medicine methods.In his clinical practice at Real Health Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Bergeron focuses on metabolic and immune therapy for comprehensive cancer protocols. He also collaborates on clinical research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Parkinson's, and practices Regenerative-Restorative Medicine for longevity.
Angie McKinney, JD
Legal Advisor
Angie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Georgia where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. She attended Georgia State University College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 1991. After practicing a short while in Buckhead, Angie joined Boling Rice, LLC. She is a member of the Forsyth County Bar Association and is a registered mediator in the categories of: civil litigation, domestic and domestic violence, as well as an arbitrator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. She is on the Ninth Judicial Administrative District mediator roster which covers 14 Georgia Counties, and on Gwinnett County and Cobb County mediator rosters.
Chris Wark
Board Advisor
Chris is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Chris Beat Cancer and a speaker, patient advocate, and wellness crusader. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003 at 26 years old. He had surgery, but instead of chemotherapy, he used nutrition and natural therapies to heal himself. Chris was featured in the award-winning documentary film The C Word and inspires countless people to take control of their health and reverse disease with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle.
Janet Everhart
Director, Group Leader Programs
Mya Metzel
Communications and Partner Management
Joy Moleta
Web Design and Developer
Birgit Cummings
Executive Assistant
Jose Albareda
Sr. Accountant
Cheryl Collins
Advisory Team, Bible Studies and Podcast Host
Jim Mann
Advisory Team, Podcast Host
Brook Thornton
Advisory Team
Sarah Masse
Prayer Team Coordinator
Kristine Reynolds
Prayer Team
Maren Pellegrino
Prayer Team
Nanci Kirkpatrick
Prayer Team
Susan Barrett
Prayer Team
Sue Threlfall
Prayer Team
Marlene Kutac
Prayer Team
Lajuana Rich
Chaplain
Gains Gardner
Chaplain
Dawn Watson
Group Mentor
Colette Moser
Group Mentor
Pierre Masse
Group Mentor
Betty Roush
Group Mentor
Joseph Albareda
Intern
Jessica Clark
Intern

Our grassroots organizational mission is achieved and powered by 98% of volunteer efforts who are passionate about our mission.  The volunteer team listed above, along with our volunteer Group Leaders who serve all across the world, are an incredible network of holistic thrivers, caregivers and practitioners who care to see this generation and beyond heal in body, soul and spirit. We cannot accomplish our mission and purpose without the support of so many talented and gifted individuals who serve and give so much.

 

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TODAY!!! Join us for community prayer…

🙏🏼10:00AM EST, 1st Wednesday each month
💻ZOOM MTG ID: 457 916 001

All are welcome to join our community and prayer team online.

We focus on individual and corporate prayer needs.
We share a short devotion or scripture reading, and pray.

Any specific prayer request can be sent to:
prayerrequest@healingstrong.org

📌ALL DETAILS: healingstrong.org/refresh

#prayerispowerful #healingstrong #communityprayer #community #refreshyourspirit #prayersupport #communitysupport

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TODAY!!! Join us for community prayer… 🙏🏼10:00AM EST, 1st Wednesday each month 💻ZOOM MTG ID: 457 916 001 All are welcome to join our community and prayer team online. We focus on individual and corporate prayer needs. We share a short devotion or scripture reading, and pray. Any specific prayer request can be sent to: prayerrequest@healingstrong.org 📌ALL DETAILS: healingstrong.org/refresh #prayerispowerful #healingstrong #communityprayer #community #refreshyourspirit #prayersupport #communitysupport

Toxins & Detoxification!

When healing or living for prevention, understanding toxins and ways to detox is extremely important.

This year, we hosted a free 10 day online event and we are offering various talks from that event within our ebundle offer that you can get with a donation of $50 or more.

Get 3 e-books: a holistic guide, recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a collection of our conference recordings.

Head to https://healingstrong.org/ and donate to support our mission in bringing HOPE to those seeking education and encouragement.

#givingtuesday #healingstrong #detox #toxins #holistichealing

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Toxins & Detoxification! When healing or living for prevention, understanding toxins and ways to detox is extremely important. This year, we hosted a free 10 day online event and we are offering various talks from that event within our ebundle offer that you can get with a donation of $50 or more. Get 3 e-books: a holistic guide, recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a collection of our conference recordings. Head to https://healingstrong.org/ and donate to support our mission in bringing HOPE to those seeking education and encouragement. #givingtuesday #healingstrong #detox #toxins #holistichealing

HealingStrong celebrates the lives of those facing cancer, and cancer thrivers through education and support.⁣
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Please consider donating this #givingtuesday as your heart cheerfully decides, and for those who give $50 or more you will receive all three e-books described below as a THANK YOU gift from us to you.⁣
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𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴⁣⁣
*subjects include herbs, pancreatic enzymes, juicing, emotional healing, creating an anti-cancer home, etc.⁣
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𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘴⁣⁣
*meals and snacks that are gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, vegan, grain-free, low carb, and soy-free⁣.⁣
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𝘈 𝘑𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩⁣⁣
*healing the body, renewing the soul and refreshing the spirit in God`s Word *detoxification, biological dentistry, nutrition, lymphatic system, sleep, laughter, and more⁣.⁣
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Donate at:⁣
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healingstrong.org or in LINKTREE

#nonprofit #healingstrong #cancersupportcommunity

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HealingStrong celebrates the lives of those facing cancer, and cancer thrivers through education and support.⁣ ⁣ Please consider donating this #givingtuesday as your heart cheerfully decides, and for those who give $50 or more you will receive all three e-books described below as a THANK YOU gift from us to you.⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴⁣⁣ *subjects include herbs, pancreatic enzymes, juicing, emotional healing, creating an anti-cancer home, etc.⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘴⁣⁣ *meals and snacks that are gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, vegan, grain-free, low carb, and soy-free⁣.⁣ ⁣ 𝘈 𝘑𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩⁣⁣ *healing the body, renewing the soul and refreshing the spirit in God's Word *detoxification, biological dentistry, nutrition, lymphatic system, sleep, laughter, and more⁣.⁣ ⁣ Donate at:⁣ ⁣ healingstrong.org or in LINKTREE #nonprofit #healingstrong #cancersupportcommunity

Don’t walk the road alone…

HealingStrong saw massive growth this year. See some of what they do in the collage above. In fact, our groups saw a 49% growth, to be exact. People are in need and seeking. Whether someone comes to us because they are seeking love, community, educational information or overall support, our volunteer group leaders are the reason they have a place to come to.

Would you consider donating to help us continue our mission? It would allow us to continue serving those facing cancer, chronic illness or living for prevention, with intent and purpose as our community needs grow. We do this through creating materials, resources, providing educational opportunities, and more to our groups. Each group and group leader is fully supported by home office and we couldn’t do any of what we do without your generosity.

Head to HealingStrong.org/donate and as a bonus, you’ll receive 3 ebooks FILLED with information to help you or a friend. Past conference recordings, recipes, holistic tips and webinars. It was our way of saying thank you for dedicating to $50 or more.

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“Reflecting on the goodness of God that has brought us together to share stories of hope and healing, I am reminded of the beauty of our community. In a time where many are in great need, your encouragement, engagement, and willingness to spread our mission and resources with others serve as a powerful testament to the strength of unity and togetherness.”

Suzy Griswold
Founder and Director

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Don’t walk the road alone… HealingStrong saw massive growth this year. See some of what they do in the collage above. In fact, our groups saw a 49% growth, to be exact. People are in need and seeking. Whether someone comes to us because they are seeking love, community, educational information or overall support, our volunteer group leaders are the reason they have a place to come to. Would you consider donating to help us continue our mission? It would allow us to continue serving those facing cancer, chronic illness or living for prevention, with intent and purpose as our community needs grow. We do this through creating materials, resources, providing educational opportunities, and more to our groups. Each group and group leader is fully supported by home office and we couldn’t do any of what we do without your generosity. Head to HealingStrong.org/donate and as a bonus, you’ll receive 3 ebooks FILLED with information to help you or a friend. Past conference recordings, recipes, holistic tips and webinars. It was our way of saying thank you for dedicating to $50 or more. ⬇️ “Reflecting on the goodness of God that has brought us together to share stories of hope and healing, I am reminded of the beauty of our community. In a time where many are in great need, your encouragement, engagement, and willingness to spread our mission and resources with others serve as a powerful testament to the strength of unity and togetherness.” Suzy Griswold Founder and Director

Chris Wark of @chrisbeatcancer shares:⁣
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“Today I want to introduce you to my favorite cancer charity: HealingStrong.⁣
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Simply put, HealingStrong is a community of holistic cancer support groups.⁣
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HealingStrong meetings are free to attend and empower patients with faith, hope, and encouragement, as well as valuable information and resources on how to survive and thrive through cancer...⁣
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I have enthusiastically endorsed and supported HealingStrong since they started in 2013 and I wish this invaluable community had existed when I was diagnosed in 2003!⁣
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HealingStrong operates on a shoe-string budget by a small team with huge hearts...⁣
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Please give generously to support their mission:⁣
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HealingStrong.org”

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Comment “support” and we’ll send you the link to your DM’s to donate, for your convenience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, HealingStrong 💚

***Receive 3 e-books as a thank you with a donation of $50 or more! Details at HealingStrong.org

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Chris Wark of @chrisbeatcancer shares:⁣ ⁣ “Today I want to introduce you to my favorite cancer charity: HealingStrong.⁣ ⁣ Simply put, HealingStrong is a community of holistic cancer support groups.⁣ ⁣ HealingStrong meetings are free to attend and empower patients with faith, hope, and encouragement, as well as valuable information and resources on how to survive and thrive through cancer...⁣ ⁣ I have enthusiastically endorsed and supported HealingStrong since they started in 2013 and I wish this invaluable community had existed when I was diagnosed in 2003!⁣ ⁣ HealingStrong operates on a shoe-string budget by a small team with huge hearts...⁣ ⁣ Please give generously to support their mission:⁣ ⁣ HealingStrong.org” ——————————— Comment “support” and we’ll send you the link to your DM’s to donate, for your convenience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, HealingStrong 💚 ***Receive 3 e-books as a thank you with a donation of $50 or more! Details at HealingStrong.org

We touch lives of real people needing real support.

HealingStrong is unique and hands-on in every sense of the word. We want to walk alongside every single person who enters into each of our online or in-person groups.

Donate today, so we can continue supporting those facing cancer or chronic illness through our core pillars that help our community members to rebuild their body, renew their soul, and refresh their spirit in God`s Word.

LINK IN BIO or head to: healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024

#cancersupportcommunity #healingstrong #nonprofit #cancersurvivor #healingathome

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We touch lives of real people needing real support. HealingStrong is unique and hands-on in every sense of the word. We want to walk alongside every single person who enters into each of our online or in-person groups. Donate today, so we can continue supporting those facing cancer or chronic illness through our core pillars that help our community members to rebuild their body, renew their soul, and refresh their spirit in God's Word. LINK IN BIO or head to: healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024 #cancersupportcommunity #healingstrong #nonprofit #cancersurvivor #healingathome

HealingStrong’s Founder and Director, Suzy Griswold, shares an invitation to join HealingStrong this Giving Tuesday and receive an amazing gift with your support of $50 or more.

Will you join us this Giving Tuesday and support the mission?

Since 2013, HealingStrong has served the public as a non-profit organization, offering free online and in-person holistic community groups that provide education and peer-to-peer support. HealingStrong Groups are volunteer-led and provide valuable information, helpful tools, and resources for those facing cancer or other illnesses.

healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024

#healingstrong #cancersurvivor #cancersupport #givingtuesday #holistichealing #naturalhealing #cancer #faith #nonprofitsofinstagram #nonprofit

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HealingStrong’s Founder and Director, Suzy Griswold, shares an invitation to join HealingStrong this Giving Tuesday and receive an amazing gift with your support of $50 or more. Will you join us this Giving Tuesday and support the mission? Since 2013, HealingStrong has served the public as a non-profit organization, offering free online and in-person holistic community groups that provide education and peer-to-peer support. HealingStrong Groups are volunteer-led and provide valuable information, helpful tools, and resources for those facing cancer or other illnesses. healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024 #healingstrong #cancersurvivor #cancersupport #givingtuesday #holistichealing #naturalhealing #cancer #faith #nonprofitsofinstagram #nonprofit

#GivingTuesday ⁣
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Help those facing cancer and chronic illness by bringing HOPE through resources like science backed information to help rebuild their body, materials to renew their soul and encouragement to refresh their spirit in God`s Word.⁣
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Give HOPE today!⁣

LINK IN BIO...
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https://healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024

#givingtuesday #healingstrong #cancersupport #thereishope #healthandwellness

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#GivingTuesday ⁣ ⁣ Help those facing cancer and chronic illness by bringing HOPE through resources like science backed information to help rebuild their body, materials to renew their soul and encouragement to refresh their spirit in God's Word.⁣ ⁣ Give HOPE today!⁣ LINK IN BIO... ⁣ https://healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024 #givingtuesday #healingstrong #cancersupport #thereishope #healthandwellness

Juice spinach much?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Comedian @srslymelissa_ shares a little insight into a HealingStrong Group meeting, plus her thoughts on juicing spinach...⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Receive her entire comedic segment from our 2023 conference when you donate $50 or more, WITH our entire collection of past conference recordings. PLUS two extra e-books to help you Jumpstart Your Health holistically and get recipes to help you with breakfast, lunch and dinners.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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ALL 3 e-books are available to you with a donation of $50 or more to help us continue our mission in supporting those with cancer and chronic illness.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Donate Today!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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https://healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024

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Juice spinach much?⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Comedian @srslymelissa_ shares a little insight into a HealingStrong Group meeting, plus her thoughts on juicing spinach...⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Receive her entire comedic segment from our 2023 conference when you donate $50 or more, WITH our entire collection of past conference recordings. PLUS two extra e-books to help you Jumpstart Your Health holistically and get recipes to help you with breakfast, lunch and dinners.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ALL 3 e-books are available to you with a donation of $50 or more to help us continue our mission in supporting those with cancer and chronic illness.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Donate Today!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://healingstrong.org/giving-tuesday-2024
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