"Every once in a great while, there comes a person with such a generous soul and amazing spirit that they seem to touch the life of everyone they meet. Liz Karnes was just such a person. And she happened to have ovarian cancer." Liz Karnes, who spent 12 years battling ovarian cancer, was much loved and admired for the love and generosity she extended to many others. When Liz lost her life to ovarian cancer in 1993, the Karnes family wanted to continue her legacy of compassionate giving and established Liz's Legacy, as an outreach and cancer awareness charitable program.
According to her family, "Her strength, courage and positive attitude had made Liz a role model for many cancer patients and their families, and everyone close to her agreed the most fitting way to honor her memory was to carry on the work she so deeply believed in." Even though Liz was facing her own cancer struggles, she took time to stop in and visit with newly-diagnosed cancer patients to offer them hope by showing them they could live with cancer.
According to Liz's husband, former Nebraska Senator Dave Karnes, making people aware of cancer risks, educating them on the importance of healthy lifestyles and preventive measures, and ensuring caring treatment are top priorities for Liz's Legacy. At the beautifully designed Liz's Legacy website, you can find comprehensive information and resources on Coping with Cancer, Cancer Information and Support Services.
