Antonio Gaines was 16 when his mother, Cynthia Ann Gaines, died. A sophomore in high school, he said watching her suffer was difficult. “She suffered a lot and (when she died) I was glad she didn’t have to suffer anymore,” he said. “It was different for me ... I was just relieved there was no more suffering for her.” Cynthia worked at Charms and was battling breast cancer at … [Read more...] about Breast cancer tributes: Remembering Cynthia Gaines
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Breast cancer tributes: Remembering Christine Boyce, a wonderful mother and aunt
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Leader has solicited tributes to those who've battled breast cancer or acted as caregivers for patients. Here are two tributes honoring Christine Boyce, a Covington woman who died in 2000. Amazing Aunt Christine Breast cancer! I can still remember the day that my dad told me that my aunt, Christine Boyce, had breast cancer. I … [Read more...] about Breast cancer tributes: Remembering Christine Boyce, a wonderful mother and aunt
