“Father’s Death Shaped My Friend to the Person She Is Now”

Two close friends, since childhood, catch up on Thanksgiving break and discuss the great memories they had with each other. A junior from Egg Harbor Township High School, Katrina Cabinian, interviews her close friend, Maxene Modesto. The interview was conducted...

Interview with Ray Butti.

I have a sit down with my neighbor and a war vet, Ray Butti.

Conversation with a Cancer Survivor

This conversation discusses the impact of faith and prayer on a cancer diagnosis.

Danielle interviews her Dad

When my dad was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer I put him on the waiting list to use the mobile storycorps booth. We got the call for an opening the first day of his treatment at Hopkins. This is our...

Questions with Grandma
December 1, 2018 App Interview

Within this interview, me and my GG discussed coming up, lessons, and advice.

Fighting cancer at age 21

In this interview, Mayson Weingart and her dad Rich Weingart discuss the shocking news that he received at only 21 years old. His story of stage 3 melanoma and the impact it had with his connection to religion is an...

"It takes over and it pauses your life"
January 3, 2017 App Interview

Visleyn Lopez struggled to get both her healthcare providers and her family to take her health concerns seriously before she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She reflects on the difficulties in managing the disease and a young wife and mother...

Mom and her brain…
November 27, 2017 App Interview

This interview is about Marina Mesa and her dysfunctional brain....

Connee Reau E2 Cancer
December 17, 2023 App Interview

Connee Reau looks back on her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and speaks about how she got through that tough time.

Grandma Judy

I asked my grandma to talk about her life growing up and now as an older women. We also talked about relationships she’s created and her experience with breast cancer.

"All of my memories of my sister are good memories"
January 10, 2017 App Interview

Sandy Fischer reflects on the death of her sister, Cary Anne, from cervical cancer. Sandy's son Joe also shares his memories of his aunt and her illness.

Gertie, Me and Memory on Memorial Day

Gertie and Anna talk candidly about cancer during Covid19 and finding safe spaces to live and heal. They cover topics around misogyny, mountain life, compassion, doll making and women’s health and empowerment.

Sister talk

My sister and I talked about things like religion, hardships, and adults that have influenced us.

An impact on our lives

Talking with my grandfather about his life, his military experience, him and my grandmother, his grandkids, and some tips and advice!

“I guess having kids really changed my view of the world.”

This is the story about a mother and a daughterer who have been through rough times together. A mother of two, breast cancer survivor, and one of the best mothers in the world, Ann Peart talks to her daughter about...

"It's not just physical"
January 2, 2017 App Interview

Rasha Patterson cites her faith and her relationship with God with helping her through her cervical diagnosis and treatment. Dealing with cancer is more than physical, and she encourages others to connect something greater than themselves to help them through...

Nancy Saad on Julian Saad

Mom going through treatment for metastatic stage IV breast cancer discussing her son’s role as her Caregiver

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson shares fond memories of visiting her grandparents every weekend on Tulip St. right at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge. When her parents moved from Tacony they did not move far; never farther than 10-15 minutes away. Morgan...

"Nobody really wanted to speak about it"
January 10, 2017 App Interview

Kawanza Billy had never heard of HPV or dysplasia before her diagnosis, and was surprised at the stigma surrounding HPV and cervical cancer. Her education and advocacy work now focused on destigmatizing the disease and fun ways of promoting prevention.

The cancer life of Jaime Huerta

This interview was with my dad Jaime Huerta who was a survivor of lung cancer when he was 18. He tells his inspirational and true story of his process to survival and how hard it was.