This week on The Dead Life, I’m sitting down with Lena Spotleson to talk about her experience at the tender age of 26. She was diagnosed with stage four cancer and didn’t have much time left. What did the idea of death do to her? How did it change her? Her grandfather helped her through it, from the other side.

Lena Spotleson
Lena Spotleson

Lena Spotleson is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. She was diagnosed with late stage (4) cancer and given a 25% chance of survival 14 years ago. Lena underwent very aggressive treatment and not only beat cancer but is now thriving! She felt a calling to give hope to all those fighting for their lives. Lena chose to leave her career as a teacher and parlay this new mission into a meaningful and hugely impactful role with the American Cancer Society. She currently works for the American Cancer Society as a Senior Development Manager and serves on the Coaches Vs Cancer wives committee as well as the Coaches Vs Cancer National High School and Youth Council. Lena is also a high school basketball coach of 18 years at the high school in which she attended, North High School in Phoenix. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University.

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