From Diagnosis to Hope: A Survivor’s Mission | Pittsburgh News

Brett Wilson, a two-time cancer survivor who defied doctors’ predictions at just 22 months old, now helps hundreds of families navigate the hidden battles of survivorship. At 53, she’s turned her journey into mission — founding Walking Miracles Family Foundation in 2012 to offer counseling, resources, and financial aid to kids, teens, and young adults facing cancer. She knows firsthand how treatments can leave lasting scars — even needing a new heart valve at 40 — which drives her to support overlooked needs like travel costs and now, a fertility preservation program funded through local jewelers. Families can connect via Allegheny Health Network, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, or online. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3fdf888d6a3ed3e