GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health held its first Cancer Survivors’ Day event on Friday at the Monroe Conference Center.
The event was held to celebrate those who have fought the battle and survived the disease, giving them a safe space to be able to share their stories and experiences with those who can relate.
Food, music and guest speakers were there to make the day as special as possible.
Pamela Lepera has been an oncologist for 28 years but recently added a “cancer survivor” to the end of her title. After chemotherapy and her transplant back in April of 2023, she has been able to come out strong and hold events to give others the opportunity to speak on their fight.
“We are here to celebrate survivors,” Lepera said. “This is a gift to survivors and caregivers. In addition to that, to celebrate our excellent medical team and administration and we have come together today with such joy. Proud of our survivors, proud of our medical services and I am just so incredibly joyful that I’m here today.”