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As competitive dance partners, Beth Docherty and her husband, Jeff, have won several international medals since they began taking lessons a decade ago. Today, if …

Beth’s SHINE Story: Dancing my way to better days Read More

Many high school graduates don’t remember their required health class—or only recall feeling embarrassed by the “body talk”—but for child sexual abuse survivor Taylor Ecker, …

Taylor’s SHINE Story: Seeing the light, using the light Read More

These days, the simple things are what matter most to Heather Ansell. The truly simple things—colors, shapes, textures. The way dewdrops gather at the edge …

Heather’s SHINE Story: The power of paying attention Read More

At an advocacy event, you’ll notice Gigi Kilroe right away. She’ll be wearing red—all red. “My grandmother told me red was my color and I …

Gigi’s SHINE Story: Finding the power from within Read More

Today PennCAC is meeting Erica Goodson for the first time via Zoom video chat. Erica joins us from her home in Ohio, where she lives …

Erica’s SHINE Story: Home is where the heart is Read More

My name is Marsha Barth. I was raised in the foothills of West Virginia, but have lived here in Pennsylvania for the last 35 years, …

Marsha’s SHINE Story: Becoming a victor Read More

My healing began when I was 21 and started working with a therapist to dig deeper and learn more about myself. This involved a lot …

Danielle’s SHINE Story: Swimming to the other side Read More

I believe that a person doesn’t have to know how they are going to climb their “mountain,” they just need to know that they are …

Sasha’s SHINE Story: The view from the mountaintop Read More