Episode 20: Research Trials Save Lives w/Lynn Durham
Release Date: 02/28/2022
Leading With Heart: Achol Akot on Purpose, Service, and Student-Athlete Impact
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Oklahoma State’s Achol Akot shares how leadership begins with service. From the classroom to the community, she reflects on using her platform to uplift others and what it means to be recognized as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Beyond the Box Score: Moriah Murray on Leadership, Courage, and Community Impact
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Penn State’s Moriah Murray opens up about the personal values that guide her, how she invests in her teammates, and why community service matters now more than ever. Her commitment honors the legacy of Coach Kay Yow. Donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund at
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Service-First Leadership: Julia Roth on Gratitude, Growth, and Giving Back
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Julia Roth from Susquehanna University shares her heart for service, her journey as a leader, and the importance of uplifting others. Her story echoes the values Coach Kay Yow championed throughout her life. Donate at
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Aloha Spirit in Action: Kira May Filemu on Service, Culture, and Compassion
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Representing the University of Hawaii, Kira May Filemu brings the Aloha spirit to leadership, service, and team culture. Her insights reflect the deep connection between community, compassion, and personal growth. Donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund at www.KayYow.com
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Leading by Example: Kymora Johnson on Family, Focus, and Serving Her Community
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UVA’s Kymora Johnson discusses what leadership means to her and how service has shaped her identity as a student-athlete. She embodies the spirit of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award. Support the mission at
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Purpose in Action: Kaylah Ivey on Service, Strength, and Building Community
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Rutgers’ Kaylah Ivey shares how purpose-driven leadership shapes her life on and off the court. A Kay Yow Servant Leader Award nominee, Kaylah discusses the power of showing up for others. Support the mission at
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Leading With Heart: Lizzie Lustig on Service, Team Culture, and Legacy
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Moravian’s Lizzie Lustig shares how service, humility, and team-first leadership have shaped her journey. As a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee, Lizzie reflects on how athletes can inspire communities. Support the mission at
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Rising Through Adversity: Charlisse Leger-Walker on Leadership, Purpose, and Paying It Forward
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Charlisse Leger-Walker of UCLA shares how leadership, resilience, and service shaped her as an athlete and a person. As a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee, she talks about what it means to use her platform to support others and inspire change. Support the mission at
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Episode 36: Slow Down w/Kelly Black-Holmes
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Kelly Black-Holmes described herself as an “energizer bunny,” who never stopped. From her basketball career to her professional career along with being a great mom, she was always on the go. This was until the pandemic forced her to slow down and she discovered something was wrong with her breast that wasn’t found on a mammogram. This is her story… To donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund please visit:
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Episode 35: This One’s For Macy w/Sharon Delaney McCloud
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Imagine having seen your young child endure cancer and then being diagnosed with it yourself. This is what Sharon DeLaney McCloud had to go through. We discussed with her how she and her family were able to endure and thrive and why research is so important on the fight for cancer impacting women! To donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund please visit:
info_outlineLynn is a 3-time cancer survivor who now leads Georgia CORE, a nonprofit with a mission of advancing cancer research and education. She credits clinical trials with the treatments and medications that allow her to live a full life today. In this interview we discussed her journey and how she’s giving back to help find life saving research opportunities for all.