Julie Pfeifer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2004. Along with the devastating news came a whole host of emotions and many months of recovery from surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation. Through it all I was blessed with the amazing support of family and friends, and the exceptional care I received at the St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center. However, as I was going through the treatment process I came to realize there were some specific things that could be done to help make the process a little more bearable and comfortable for those around me. Because of my experience, and that of my dear friend and fellow breast cancer survivor, Lisa Willman, the GRACE Foundation was born. Lisa and I vowed to turn our battle with cancer into something positive for people in our own community. Today our mission continues and we are committed to help those in the Grand Island area who are struggling with cancer.
Vital Statistics:
- Born August 9, 1963 in Grand Island, NE. Raised in Norfolk NE.
- Graduated in 1981 from Norfolk Catholic High School
- Graduated in 1985 from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a BS in Criminal Justice
- Married Terry Pfeifer on July 28, 1984
- Mother of 6 children: Lyndie 23, James 22, Michael 16, Natalie 14, John 12, Dominic 9
- Work History: Beneficial Finance 1989-1995 Lincoln, NE. Stay at home Mom since.
- Lived in Lincoln, NE from 1981-1996
- Moved to Grand Island in 1996-present
Community and Volunteer Service:
- Founding member and current board member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Preschool since 2000
- GICC Fine Arts Guild member since 2001
- GICC Crusaders for Christ co founder 2007
- GICC Knight Dinner Auction committee member since 1998
- Foreign Exchange Student host parent 2009
- Serra Club of Grand Island member
- GRACE foundation co-founder 2008
