I n January of 1992, Carol Ann Cole and her mother, Mary Cole, were both diagnosed with breast cancer.
W ithin a few weeks both faced diagnoses, surgery and decisions regarding treatment.
The month became a blur of hospitals and doctors' offices for their entire family. Radiation treatments added eleven months of precious time for Mary with her daughters. O n December 20,1992, two days before my Mom's 77th birthday, cancer ended her life. A round this time, Carol Ann began lending support and understanding to other cancer patients and their families based on her own experience. H olding the Comfort Hearts during stressful times became a soothing experience for all of us.