“ That’ s where I want to start, because children don’ t have anyone to speak for them,” she said.“ But when adults learn about the issue and know that it exists, they can be equipped to make the necessary changes.”
Beyond advocacy, Gabby has found other ways to help others in her community. She joined a K-9 search and rescue team in Eastern Kentucky, where she responds to calls of missing people and assists with the use of K-9s.
“ When I got this diagnosis, I realized I just want to start doing things that matter,” she said.
Arnold has been proud to see Morrison arm herself with information and channel her experience into advocacy.
“ She has been very brave through her cancer journey, probably because she has a lot to fight for,” Arnold said.“ Her positive response to this crisis is really impressive— she is definitely one of my heroes.” injured and ill patients from the Commonwealth and beyond. It also is the home of the state’ s only National Cancer Institute( NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for the tiniest and sickest newborns and the region’ s only Level 1 trauma center.
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Morrison notes that her positive mindset has made all the difference.
“ I tell people that I’ m thankful for my diagnosis and that it actually changed my life for the better,” she said.“ I plan on making an impact and making changes for other people— to help them get earlier diagnoses or even never get a diagnosis at all.”
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