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ABOUT NATALIE

"People may not remember what you did, or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel."  Maya Angelou

 

I am a student and by no means an expert on cancer care.  My message regarding eating for recovery is strictly based on my experiences as a volunteer and cancer patient advocate.  As a young girl, many adults I was close with were facing chemotherapy treatment to fight cancer.  Through participation in science fairs, I felt that I could contribute in helping these adults fight their cancer battle. I have shared my papers with many and almost all have commented, “I wish my doctor would have shared this dietary information with me.”  I felt a website would be the best way for me to share my discoveries with anyone interested in battling chemotherapy induced nausea.

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Natalie Benson, Founder

Accomplishments and Honors:​

  • Valedictorian in Communication Studies from Chapman University (2019)

  • Chapman University Presidential Scholar

  • Chapman University Chancellor's List

  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  • Two Time Science Fair Winner:  2006 (Age 9) & 2008 (Age 11)

  • Accomplished Pianist

  • Five Time AAU Junior Olympic Athlete - Jump Rope

  • Chemo Courage partnership with Cancer Services of New Mexico

  • Chemo Courage partnership with New Mexico Cancer Center

  • 2014 Hero recipient from the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization

  • Subject of "Ride the Battle" documentary series 2014

  • 2014 TedX Albuquerque presenter regarding Chemo Courage

  • Chemo Courage receives a trademark in August of 2014

  • Wilhelmina Model 2014-2016

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Leadership Roles

  • Chemo Courage social media campaign manager

  • Disneyland Entertainment Department trainer

  • Miss Redondo Beach USA 2020

  • Miss Torrance USA 2019

  • Founder of Chemo Courage (2006)

  • Miss Orange Coast 2017

  • New Mexico's Distinguished Young Woman 2015

  • Emcee: Albuquerque Isotopes - Triple A Baseball Affiliate 2014 - L.A. Dodgers/Colorado Rockies

  • New Mexico's Outstanding Teen 2012

  • Patient Advocate working local health fairs and Cancer Services of New Mexico retreats

  • Junior National Young Leader Scholar - New Mexico Representative to D.C.

  • Sandia Prep Judicial Committee

  • Sandia Prep Varsity softball team

  • Sandia Prep Class President

Fighting Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
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