My prom dress stayed untouched while I faced a stage 3 diagnosis—until my date did something at prom that changed my life forever.

specialists in the country.”

The gym listened attentively.

“That doctor changed my life.”

I could feel Leo’s grip tightening around my hand.

“The treatments he recommended gave me years I wasn’t sure I would have.”

A few teachers exchanged looks.

Parents leaned forward.

Nobody seemed to understand where this was going.

I certainly didn’t.

Then Diane smiled.continue reading …