V. Ronnie
Laughlin
“An Inspirational Story—
When Facing Breast Cancer Alone.
It’s A Must Read!”
—Nora Lynn Finch
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
“You’ve Got This!” “Keep Moving Forward!” “One Day At A Time!”
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ronnie was diagnosed with breast cancer while working in the Middle East. Ronnie had to drive herself to chemo treatments as the pandemic shut down the world. As a former Division I basketball player and now a Speech Pathologist, Ronnie put everything she learned on and off the court into play— her medical knowledge, determination, life lessons lived, and dynamic faith. The recall of lessons taught by Ronnie's parents and former coach, Coach Kay Yow, would prevail throughout this season of her life. Ronnie had her Tribe of friends who motivated and encouraged her along the way. She knew this journey would be anything but typical. Collectively, Ronnie used all her experiences to write about how she faced her breast cancer challenge in order to encourage you. It’s full of remarkable insight, analysis, and suggestions such as staying grateful and positive, staying mobile via exercise, healthy eating, and keeping track of appointments. It illuminates the unknown, eases anxiety, and negates the many surprises cancer brings. An Atypical Journey is an inspirational book for patients and families facing one of life’s most challenging journeys, cancer.
Ronnie Speaks On:
- Breast Cancer Awarness
- Resilience Through Great Trials
- Power of Support, Tribe from Afar
- Importance of Fitness and Healthy Eating
- Game Plan—Healthy Thought Process
- Team Management and Communication
- Insightful Tips That Bring Relief
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To win against cancer, or any imposing obstacle, one must engage physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Ronnie’s game plan include action plans in all four realms. She researched online, communicated with close friends, drank gallons of water, ate high protein foods, exercised, and talked with God. Philippians 4:11-13 became Ronnie’s mantra--Lord, may your will be done. There is undeniable comfort in knowing that whatever happens to us is part of God’s plan if we are following His will by putting Him first, giving Him the credit, claiming His faithfulness, thanking Him for all things because we trust that He will work everything according to His will (Romans 8:28). God’s plan for Ronnie is revealed throughout An Atypical Journey. It’s a must read for you or your loved one going through cancer!
-Nora Lynn Finch, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
“You’ve Got This!” “Keep Moving Forward!” “One Day At A Time!”
Are you or someone you love going through breast cancer? If so, My Appointment Notebook—Your Guide To Helping You Through Your Breast Cancer Journey is the perfect notebook for you. It's an inspirational comprehensive companion for all your appointment needs during your breast cancer journey. It provides the necessary support and organization to help you navigate through this difficult time helping to making your journey through breast cancer easier. It is a great resource full of gentle reminders, guidelines, and directions to help you ask the right questions and get the answers you will need from your providers. All while keeping track of your appointments, tests, medical procedures, and emergency contacts in one easy-to-find spot for you and your caregivers. You will not want to leave home without My Appointment Notebook—Your Guide To Helping You Through Your Breast Cancer Journey, the essential tool to help you get through life's toughest battles—breast cancer.
My Appointment Notebook is Filled With:
- Inspirational Quotes
- Impactful Guides
- Insightful Words of Encouragement
- Well-Structured and Organized Appointment Sheets
- A Personalized Notebook For You, Your Providers, Caregivers, and Family
If you have breast cancer, this is the book for you! My Appointment Notebook, the companion book to An Atypical Journey, helps illuminate the unknown, ease anxiety, and negate the many surprises breast cancer can bring. Ronnie will inspire you to move forward in your breast cancer journey with her inspirational “Words of Wisdom.” Included are essential sheets that will help you keep track of all your appointments, surgeries, notes from your providers, and other important medical information. It’s a much-needed asset if you or a loved one is going through cancer!
-NORA LYNN FINCH, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
About
V. Ronnie Laughlin, SLP
Ronnie Laughlin is a gifted athlete who excelled in basketball, volleyball, and track and field. A former women’s Division I basketball player, she played for Peace College and North Carolina State University. Ronnie graduated from NCSU with an undergraduate degree in Speech Communication. Ronnie obtained her Master of Arts Degree from Louisiana State University. Ronnie has worked in various settings, including schools, universities, hospitals, and clinics. Ronnie has been a color analyst for radio and television broadcasts. She is now a Speech Pathologist working in the Middle East, helping children, adolescents, and adults to communicate effectively. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ronnie wanted to write this book to share with others how she coped with her diagnosis. Ronnie is an avid golfer and a Leaderboard member for Women of Color Golf (WOCG) in Tampa, Florida.
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Get your highlighter, a pen and notepad, and maybe your recording device because An Atypical Journey is a playbook on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to pray after the physician says, “Your breast biopsy is malignant – you have breast cancer.”
An Atypical Journey is Ronnie’s gift to us, a playbook or game plan on what to expect and how to prepare when someone you know begins the journey. Her careful notes illuminate the unknown which eases the anxiety and negates many surprises. Her personal insights that she references as “wisdom” are her suggestions to make things easier. Ronnie’s lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy diet, faith, exemplary parents, influential mentors and friends, advanced education, and world class medical professionals (and insurance!) were invaluable foundations. Regardless of where we are on the foundation spectrum, having a successful game plan will be fundamental. Ronnie’s narrative can be a tremendous help.
Enjoy getting to know Ronnie! Take notes – keep a journal – highlight the definitions – talk to God about it! Keep it close as a reference for you and your loved ones.
—Nora Lynn Finch
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
In An Atypical Journey, Ronnie writes a very personal and detailed journey of her experience in battling breast cancer alone in the Middle East during the Covid-19 Pandemic. In her journey, Ronnie shares her unwavering courage, determination, perseverance, and faith in God, that she used daily to fight and overcome her cancer battle. This book provides the reader with inspiration and motivation to overcome one of life’s biggest health challenges. Ronnie provides readers with a glimpse into her childhood and her early life as an athlete that prepared her to face tough challenges. Her challenge to overcome and combat cancer with grace, dignity and her faith is beyond remarkable. Her book provides readers with real-life examples and experiences on how to face the challenge of cancer, prepare for the fight and to become your own best health advocate to win the fight. Ronnie is a winner and a survivor! Her book, An Atypical Journey, will inspire you to win and to live your best life!
—Clemmie C. Perry
Women of Color Golf Founder & Executive Director
Ronnie’s Words of Wisdom
Helpful advice and information you will need throughout your journey with breast cancer are an essential part of combating fatigue and emotional distress. Ronnie wants you to know, “You’ve got this, and you are not alone in your journey!”
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Guest Speaker
Ronnie is a world-renowned speaker, athlete, and breast cancer advocate who persevered through her journey alone amidst the COVID-19 pandemic while residing in the Middle East. Her athletic background, coupled with the unwavering support of her Tribe of friends, and her dynamic faith, enabled her to overcome the numerous obstacles she encountered. Ronnie aims to serve as a source of encouragement and support for those experiencing similar hardships as she stands beside you, cheering you on in your breast cancer journey. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to help women in their battle. If you would like to schedule Ronnie as a guest speaker, please contact Heidi Jensen at heidifreshimpactpr@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events
Date | Event | Place |
12-10-23 | Angela Mashelle YouTube ChitChat with Author Veronica Laughlin - Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Living in The Middle East | |
12-22-23 | Oncology Experts Meeting - Guest Speaker- Intercontinental | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
02-06-24 | Book Signing - William Peace University at Play4 Kay Game The Main Parlor Room 4:00-5:00 pm RSVP | Raleigh, NC |
02-20-24 | Book Signing - Johnson and Wales University at Play4 Kay Game | Charlotte, NC; Time TBA |
Book Signing - @ NCSU Women’s Basketball Program 50th Anniversary Celebration
12-02-23
Raleigh, North Carolina
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News and Updates
Community, Alumni Invited to Star Peace Basketball Player (Ronnie Laughlin) Book Signing at WPU. Feb 6th during Play 4 Kay Breast Cancer Fundraiser.
Ronnie Laughlin – Cancer Survivor A cancer survivor’s journey often starts with diagnosis but Ronnie Laughlin’s journey started over two decades earlier in Sedalia, NC…
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