Remembering Alisa Brenes
We are heartbroken to share that our dear Health Leader Alisa Brenes passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 69. Alisa was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000 and joined our LungCancer.net family in 2017. Since then, she has been a source of light and strength for so many in this community.
Alisa dedicated her life to lifting others up. Whether she was advocating for patients, sharing her story, or offering a kind word to someone in need, she gave herself fully to the cause. Through her involvement in various foundations and her work here, she became a beacon of hope and support for those facing the challenges of lung cancer. You can read her articles here.
Her passing leaves a hole in our community and in our hearts. But Alisa’s impact will live on through the countless lives she touched with her compassion, courage, and unwavering belief in the power of connection.
To those of us who knew her, Alisa wasn’t just an advocate – she was a friend, a mentor, and a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. While we grieve her loss, we also celebrate the legacy she leaves behind. Thank you, Alisa, for everything. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Below are some of Alisa's most loved articles:
Turn of the Century Tumor
17-Year Survivor (And Counting!)
Telling My Children I Have Lung Cancer
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If you’d like to honor Alisa, please share your memories and stories on her memory wall here. Your reflections will keep her spirit alive in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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