Learn about this award-winning children's author and breast cancer advocate from Hastings, Minnesota. From her transition out of a teaching career in 1996 to the beginning of her writing career, spurred by her personal battle with breast cancer in 2004, Diane's life story is inspiring. Discover her journey as a survivor-advocate, the creation of her first children's book, and her passion for storytelling that has been recognized with multiple awards. Explore her dedication to making a difference, her ongoing learning, and the joy she derives from reaching out to others.