08/22/2026
How do I put this event into words?
Her Story in Focus
Her Story in Focus started with one woman sharing a dream.
Back in January, I posted on my Instagram story, “Tell me your dream session and I’ll make it come to life.”
Sara Sara Neufeld reached out and shared her vision for a breast cancer victory session. Her words stayed with me, and by May, I started planning.
What began as one woman’s dream quickly became something bigger.
I wanted to create an opportunity for other women who had been affected by breast cancer to celebrate their strength, their journey, and their stories.
Seven incredible women came together, each with a story of their own. Four bravely shared their testimonies, allowing us to see the women behind the diagnosis.
That was the heart of Her Story in Focus.
It was never just about the photographs. It was about celebrating her.
Her strength.
Her courage.
Her beauty.
Her story.
The event also raised funds for Chatham-Kent Hospice in honour of Sara’s friend who lost her life to breast cancer.
One woman shared her dream, and it became a day created for so many women to feel seen, celebrated, and reminded that their story matters.
thank you to those that made today possible:
Organizer and photographer:
Mary Berg Photography | Chatham Kent
Photographer:
Susie Froese
Venue: Breezewood Hollow
Design and Decorator:
Simple Elegance Events by Minna
Main prize sponsor: Olive the Lake Fishing Lodge
Event coordinator and MC: Eva Fast
Bouquets: Kim Cook | Flower Farmer Florist
Hair and makeup: Katie Maria
Desserts: BakeMeHappy
Coordinator assistant: Mary Niekoley
Drinks: Nancy Redekop
Flower crown: Nancy Redekop Serenity Flower Garden
Fundraiser ChathamKentHospice