‘Shedding My Armor’: Brenda Combs


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Benda Combs

Sadly, a month after Brenda Combs shared her story with Bloom, the disease reemerged, and she passed away suddenly in late May. For nine and a half years after beating cancer, Brenda led  an active, productive life. We are truly blessed to have met such a wonderful woman.

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