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Carolina Strong: Woman delivers candy canes to cancer patients for 8th year in a row

CHARLOTTE — This is the eighth year that Cynthia Huneycutt has delivered heart-shaped boxes with candy canes to cancer patients in Charlotte.

She started the “Power Up” initiative after recovering from her own cancer journey.

In 2016, Huneycutt said she felt cared for after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, she’s giving back to those who are going through a similar experience.

>>In the video at the top of this page, Channel 9′s Gina Esposito talks with Huneycutt and those who are being cared for this holiday season.


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