The Vindicator wishes to profile local heroes who battled or overcame breast cancer, and honor the memories of those lost, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

The idea is to put a human face on this disease, to help those diagnosed by hearing voices of those who have experienced the journey, and to spotlight therapies and support that helped.

To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Metro Editor Marly Kosinski at mkosinski@tribtoday.com, or by mail to 240 Franklin St. SE, Warren 44483. Reporters will contact a few of the people suggested to be profiled in Vindicator publications throughout October.