Fund Description
A three-time cancer survivor, Linda graduated from Centenary College, Rollins College, and Dance Educators of America. She was a charter member of the American Dance Therapy Association and began her career developing dance and movement classes for children that resulted in improved learning and retention. She taught all levels from pre-school through college and worked with deaf, blind, mentally and physically disabled, prisoners, senior adults and cancer survivors.
Linda was a US delegate to the World Health Organization Congress on Aging, Physical Activity, and Sports in Heidelberg, Germany. She served as a US representative on an international delegation to China for dance education. Rotary International invited her to serve on a Group Study Exchange to Korea. As a certified Healthy Steps/LeBed trainer, she taught a medically-based therapeutic exercise program that is used in medical centers worldwide.
"In these ways and others, I have explored what survivors can do to make their cancer journey a more positive experience."
Reach for the Stars with Faith, not Fear, at Heart
In 2010, Linda published “Dancing Cancer”, a children's book that shares her first battle with cancer at the age of three. She always loved to dance and move. Even though her cancer returned she continued to follow her hopes and dreams. Good medical help, diet, exercise, positive attitude, and faith all lead to her healing. This inspirational book encourages those touched by cancer to have faith and to continue following their dreams.
"We must turn our scars into stars. We can look on the good side of everything. All things work together for good."
Lindas Blessings Fund
Established in 1999, Linda's Blessings Fund supports charitable organizations focused on women and children's issues, education, cancer research, and global Christian outreach.