The radiance of being truly yourself
When ELLIE ANDER was just 12 years old, she lost her young mother to breast cancer. A few decades later and after years of following breast cancer surveillance measures, Ander learned of her BRCA1 gene mutation. This gene mutation increases the lifetime chance of breast cancer by up to 72 percent. Ander swiftly made a
LISA DECOURCY is a native of the Western Suburbs and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School. Growing up she absolutely loved and cherished how her family did everything together, whether it be dinners together, going to the temple, vacations around the world, or even simple movie nights. While at Western Michigan University, she met her
Since 2013, Melissa Kinast has called the Barrington communities home, and in 2021, embraced the role of Executive Director at the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT). Her career path encompasses diverse and impactful roles in commercial real estate, event planning, and advocacy for HIV-positive orphans, showcasing her commitment to positive change. This commitment, merged with
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