b'CONCORD HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM |Donor ImpactPedalingDonna Kuethe stops short of declaring her 2010 breast cancer diagnosis a blessing. forPayson But the Gilford resident acknowledges that the friends and caregivers she met along her path have enriched her life in unexpected ways.I dont know that Id say its the best thing that happened to me, but it becomes part of your life, says Kuethe, who has had no recurrence of the disease since 2011.In the years since her treatment at the Payson Center for Cancer Care, Kuethe has remained committed to giving back to support the professionals who cared for her during her cancer journey. In addition to co-facilitating a support group for those involved in ongoing cancer care, Kuethe is a regular participant in the Rock N Race and, in September, she shared her story as a featured speaker at the Moonlight Gala, which raised funds for the Payson Center.At 71, Kuethe remains an active outdoorswoman. On March 7, 2024, she will embark on a 3,100-mile road trip with WomanTours, cycling across the U.S., from California to Florida to raise funds for the Payson Center. She sees it as a chance to celebrate her ongoing good health and express continuing gratitude.When I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, Kuethe says, I chose my team at Concord Hospital Breast Care Center for many reasons. Anything I can do to help the Payson Center make it easier for people going through cancer is something I will always want to do.San Diego, CA 3,100-mile road tripJacksonville, FL to raise funds for the Payson Center'