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Elizabeth Campbell Moir was diagnosed with stage IV ALK+ NSCLC 6 months after giving birth to her second daughter. She was a nationally ranked athlete, playing division 1 women's basketball at Holy Cross College. She was was married to Frank Michael Moir and had two daughter Campbell and Elanor. Elizabeth passed away at 32 years old.

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Elizabeth had a relentless desire to live and a willingness to share her lung cancer journey so openly and honestly to help raise awareness about the disease in younger patients. She inspired the founders of the Young Lung Cancer Initiative to continue sharing stories of young-onset lung cancer in an effort to create visibility for this increasing patient population. We are dedicated to cherishing the past, having an impact on the present, and seeking progress for the future of young lung cancer for patients and their families.

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Young lung cancer patient tributes.

Lung cancer in young adults is a past, present, and future concern of many families who had no idea they could get lung cancer regardless of age or smoking history. The love, life, and legacy is still boldly present among the memories of so many whose trailblazing bravery led to treatments and donation dollars for lung cancer research we benefit from today. They deserve to be remembered and honored for their bravery and willingness to help pave the way for others in their path.

Ilissa Dawn Beavers

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Ilissa was a 38-year-old healthy, strong, vibrant, funny, and fun young woman when she was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. She passed away on August 23, 2021, after a brave, hard-fought two-year battle with a rare lung cancer mutation called BRAF-V600E.

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Elizabeth Campbell Moir

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She was a beautiful wife and young mom dedicated to her family, her career, and lung cancer advocacy. Her witty sense of humor and larger than life personality was something that made everyone she met fall in love with her! She loved her husband, Michael, and her two precious girls more than anything!

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Theresa Woodbury

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Theresa was 41 years old when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She was a proud mom to her two boys, loved her husband, Bryan, her family, and yes, the Red Sox. When she faced the unimaginable, Theresa chose to open her life to others through her blog. “No One Fights Alone” was not just something she said, it was how she lived. She showed up for people, pushed for better, and turned her own story into a light for so many who needed one.

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Caroline Hunt Epp

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Caroline was an artist and a dedicated educator who brought curiosity to everything she did. She and her best friend Steve built a life of adventure, exploring the world together. After her lung cancer diagnosis, she refused to let her world get smaller, continuing to travel and seek out beauty wherever she could. She brought that same spirit to the people she met in the lung cancer community, becoming a vital source of support for others navigating their own diagnoses. She never wanted anyone to face it alone. She helped build our community, and we will always carry her with us.

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