Faces of Hope

Marshall Ackerman, 69 year old cancer survivor in Stamford, Conn. on Friday May 28, 2010. Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke / Stamford Advocate

Aimee Eisner, 39 yr old breast cancer survivor, portrait with her two sons Wyatt and Nate in Stamford, Conn. on Friday May 28, 2010. Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke / Stamford Advocate

Louise Stern and her friend and fellow "One Strawberry Hill" team member Mike Soto in Stamford, Conn. on Tuesday June 1, 2010. Photo: Kathleen O'Rourke / Stamford Advocate

Stamford_0601008_ Participants in the 100-kilometer ride start off on Mill River St. during the Hope in Motion for Stamford Hospital's Bennett Cancer Center Walk, Run & Ride 2008 in Stamford, Conn. on Sunday, June 01, 2008. Chris Preovolos/Staff photo Photo: CHRIS PREOVOLOS, ST / CT

Stamford_060103_An estimated 3,500 people participated in the Bennett Cancer Center Run & Walk through Shippan. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: Kerry Sherck, ST / CT

Stamford_060307_ Participants start the Hope in Motion benefit walk in Mill River Park in Stamford on June 3, 2007. The walk is part of the festivities of the Bennett Cancer Center Walk, Run and Ride. An estimated 4000 people participated in this fundraiser, helping to raise more than $700,000. Shelley Cryan/for The Advocate Photo: Shelley Cryan, ST / CT

Stamford_060307_ Participants start the Hope in Motion benefit walk in Mill River Park in Stamford on June 3, 2007. The walk is part of the festivities of the Bennett Cancer Center Walk, Run and Ride. An estimated 4000 people participated in this fundraiser, helping to raise more than $700,000. Shelley Cryan/for The Advocate Photo: Shelley Cryan, ST / CT

Stamford_060406_ (L to R) Maureen Meehan and Sharon Kratochvil, both of Darien, embrace before the start of The Bennett Cancer Center Walk and Run. Both women were members of the team "Friday Girls", all cancer survivors who went through treatment together on Fridays at the Cancer Center. Kathleen O'Rourke/Staff photo Photo: ST / CT

Stamford_060406_ Walkers travel down Shippan Avenue at the start of the Bennett Cancer Center Walk and Run. Kathleen O'Rourke/Staff photo Photo: ST / CT

Stamford_060406_ Katy Powers, 13 of New Canaan, signs the wall of dedications before the start of The Bennett Cancer Center Walk and Run. Kathleen O'Rourke/Staff photo Photo: ST / CT

Stamford_060604_Runners come into the home stretch as they're cheered by crowds on the sidelines during the Bennett Cancer Walk and Run. The event took place at Shippan Point. Kerry Sherck/Staff photo Photo: ST / CT

More than 4,000 participants, plus volunteers, flock to Columbus Park on June 7, 2009 for Stamford Hospital’s annual Hope in Motion Walk, Run & Ride event benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center. L to R: Friends Liz Diamond, Stamford; Rebecca Isenstein, Stamford, and breast cancer survivor Deb Cadigan, Stamford, chat shortly before the start of the run. The three women met through their children and plan to do the run together. /Shelley Cryan for the Advocate Photo: ST / CT

More than 4,000 participants, plus volunteers, flock to Columbus Park on June 7, 2009 for Stamford Hospital’s annual Hope in Motion Walk, Run & Ride event benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center. Ruth Cardiello, Wilton, inscribes a dedication on the Tribute Wall at Columbus Park. She makes out the inscription to her aunt Pat, who passed away from cancer. Cardiello plans to do the walk with a team from Stamford Hospital./Shelley Cryan for the Advocate Photo: ST / CT

More than 4,000 participants, plus volunteers, flock to Columbus Park on June 7, 2009 for Stamford Hospital’s annual Hope in Motion Walk, Run & Ride event benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center. The walkers stride up Atlantic Street, just after the turn off of Main Street. In the background is the Old Town Hall. Shelley Cryan / For the Advocate Photo: ST / CT

More than 4,000 participants, plus volunteers, flock to Columbus Park on June 7, 2009 for Stamford Hospital’s annual Hope in Motion Walk, Run & Ride event benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center. The walkers stride up Atlantic Street, just after the turn off of Main Street. In the background is the Old Town Hall. Photo: ST / CT