26 SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION She flew to Arizona about every eight weeks to be seen by Dr. Von Hoff and by Dr. Erkut Bora - zanci, an oncologist and clinical investigator at HonorHealth Research Institute. LIFE LESSONS SHARED WITH OTHERS “When diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you can’t hold resentment in your heart. So many amazing things come out of challenging times, and life is all about deepening relationships and all of the new people that God brings into your life, ”she said. She underwent separate surgeries to have her pancreas removed and two-thirds of her liver removed. She became a motivational speaker to remind people of what’s truly important in life: having faith in God and knowing the power of prayer; that “nothing tastes better than life” and each day is a gift; the restorative and healing impact of “being around the people you love and the people who love, support and encourage you,” and the value of investing in your health. Legacy Heroes

SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION 27 Legacy Heroes When she spoke at the 2017 Annual Seena Magowitz Foundation Golf Classic in 2017, she felt guided by wisdom from several sources, including Verse 31:25 from the Book of Proverbs that says, “She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” She remained determined “to do whatever it takes to be here because I’m extremely motivated and confident in my future.” She urged those in her audiences to “let your faith be bigger than your fear” and underscored that “God has a plan for you.” Dr. Jill Pechacek passed away about six months later in January 2018.