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Mary Van Heukelom

Mary Van Heukelom

Lean into the Light and Dark

We all live dark moments; cancer or not, life is full of adversity, challenges, and grief. It seems when a shadow of black drapes over your…

3 min readSep 20, 2023

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Mary Van Heukelom

A Boob-less Mother’s Day

This year, 2023, was my 23rd mom’s day. And this year is the last time I’ll have breasts on Mother’s Day.

4 min readMay 17, 2023

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A Boob-less Mother’s Day

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Mary Van Heukelom

WTF, Cancer

Warning label, if you aren’t a fan of the “F” word, this reflection may NOT be for you.

5 min readMar 17, 2023

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WTF, Cancer

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Mary Van Heukelom

‘Survivor’ is a powerful word

Power rests in this title, Survivor. My new friend Natalie confidently says, “being a survivor is a powerful word. We are survivors once we…

3 min readJan 23, 2023

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‘Survivor’ is a powerful word

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Mary Van Heukelom

“You Have Cancer”

I’m sitting in the waiting room, wearing a hand-made cloth mask with tiny multi-colored bicycles that drift in every direction, just as my…

4 min readFeb 2, 2022

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“You Have Cancer”

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Mary Van Heukelom

Brian’s Good Life Continues

On a hot August morning at the edge of Greenwood Pond, where brown grass mingles with green grass, and tree branches with drying leaves…

3 min readOct 28, 2021

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Brian’s Good Life Continues

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Mary Van Heukelom

Circle of Support

As we trek above the tree-line, our team spreads out, like a slow drip from a rusty old faucet. The wind cools the heat trapped under my…

4 min readSep 1, 2021

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Circle of Support

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Mary Van Heukelom

How Trekking with Cancer Survivors to the Base Camp of Everest Changed My Life

The wind swirls around our aching bodies and our steps slow as we descend from Everest Base Camp. I trail closely behind a young man who…

8 min readApr 2, 2021

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Mary Van Heukelom

The Energy Giver

Michael is the kind of person that sucks you into his energy vortex. In a good way. It’s a whirlpool of authenticity, zest, and creativity…

4 min readSep 5, 2020

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The Energy Giver

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Mary Van Heukelom

Finding Your Best Self

You can call her T. I do. I also call Teresa Adams-Tomka a friend, mentor, entrepreneur, and leader. She is a humble leader, the kind of…

4 min readJul 14, 2020

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Finding Your Best Self

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Mary Van Heukelom

Mary Van Heukelom

Mary is the co-creator and leader of Cancer Survivor Programs in Central Iowa. She is a yogi, nature enthusiast, and ornery mother of two and a pooch.

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