Finding Family: Houston Legends

Discover the power of community and corporate compassion. Through heartfelt conversations with Diane, Jayme, and Sarah from Alliant Insurance Services, you will gain insights into the deeply personal connections these inspiring women have with cancer.

Diane recounts the emotional journey of supporting her mother and mother-in-law, while Sarah bravely shares her experience as a lung cancer survivor. Jayme opens up about her proactive approach after testing positive for the BRCA2 gene, providing a powerful narrative of resilience and prevention.

Dive into the heart of Alliant's pioneering Employee ResourceGroup, ARMS, which stands for Awareness, Resources, Mentorship, and Support. Learn how Jayme and Diane, as founding members, have helped foster a robust support network that includes regular meetings, virtual support groups, meal trains, and much more. This episode is a testament to the essential role of corporate support in the lives of employees facing cancer.

About Our Host:

Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

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