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Empowering Lives: Priscilla Fitzpatrick's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Stronger Thru Cancer Founder

In the face of adversity, Priscilla Fitzpatrick emerged as a beacon of strength, resilience, and empowerment. A small business owner, cancer survivor, devoted mom, and widow, Priscilla's journey took an unexpected turn in January 2021 when she founded Stronger Thru Cancer (STC). This online exercise and wellness program became her lifeline after losing her job due to the pandemic.

STC is not just another fitness program; it's a comprehensive online platform offering strength, resistance, yoga, balance, and EmPOWERment classes. What sets Priscilla's initiative apart is not just her extensive certifications but her firsthand experience as an 18-year cancer survivor. She attributes her health and freedom from recurrence to the power of yoga and strength training.

But Priscilla's journey is not just about physical fitness; it's a testament to the transformative impact of holistic wellness practices. The EmPOWERment aspect of her classes incorporates gratitude journaling, reading and writing prompts, affirmations, and manifesting. These practices, born out of her own coping mechanisms after the sudden loss of her husband in 2018, have become integral to her approach.

Priscilla's outreach extends beyond the digital realm. Through a strategic partnership with Unite For HER, an organization supporting individuals battling breast and ovarian cancer, she offers free memberships to those in need. This collaboration has enabled her to touch lives across the nation, with members spanning from Hawaii to Maine.

The impact of Priscilla's work garnered attention, leading to a feature on FOX Morning Philly during Women's History Month in March 2022. The segments, available at Segment 1 and Segment 2, showcase her as a symbol of Women Empowering Women.

However, Priscilla's vision doesn't stop there. She is on a mission to gain recognition from insurance companies to make Stronger Thru Cancer accessible to all who need it, without financial barriers. In a post-pandemic era where insurers have started covering online exercise programs, Priscilla questions why a cancer exercise program should be any different.

For Priscilla Fitzpatrick, Stronger Thru Cancer is not just a business; it's the honor and passion of her life. Through her own journey of triumph over adversity, she continues to inspire and empower individuals nationwide, proving that true strength goes beyond the physical – it resides in the heart and spirit of those who persevere.