“My own experience is really what inspires me to pursue a career in speech therapy.” — Erin Ortiz, recipient of a 2011 Corvallis Clinic Foundation Health Occupations Scholarship Each year, The Corvallis Clinic Foundation funds scholarships for five area high school students who have decided to pursue a career in a health-related field. Erin Ortiz,…
Marie-Louise Martinson
“I learned to let things go and spend time with the people I love.” — Marie-Louise Martinson, breast cancer survivor, Project H.E.R. recipient, 2012 Puttin’ on the Pink model Marie-Louise Martinson didn’t have time for breast cancer in her life. She had three teenage girls to raise and a son to support in his first…
Lisa Robinson
“I am excited to become part of the health care field and make more tomorrows happen for everyone.” — Lisa Robinson, recipient of the 2012 Naibert Scholarship Out of tragedy, some people are driven toward change, others to acceptance. Lisa Robinson was still in high school when her dad was diagnosed with colon cancer….
OSU Athletics Pink & Orange
Pink and Orange: “It’s all about teamwork and community.” — Coach Tanya Chaplin, Women’s Gymnastics, Pink-Out Gymnastics for Breast Cancer Oregon State Gymnastics Coach Tanya Chaplin recalls the motivation she felt when a marketing director at Oregon State Athletics was diagnosed with cancer several years ago. That’s when defeating cancer became a cause for the…
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
*Tough Enough: “I always included that I would love people to show up at our rodeo in all pink.” * — Jennifer Stuart, 2013 Rodeo Queen, Philomath Frolic During her reign as 2013 Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Queen, Jenifer Stuart had plenty of opportunities to challenge the community to get involved in the fight against…