90 in 90: Cathy Kanefsky, Food Bank of Delaware [Video]

My husband and I have raised three sons, including twins who have autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. In 2018, Sam had a brain stem stroke. He came home in a wheelchair with a feeding tube. Once Sam was home, his twin Adam experienced extreme rage and uncontrollable behavior, caused by a chemical reaction triggered by PTSD. Intense treatment with help from a pharmacological psychiatrist helped bring him back to us.

Our experiences might break some, but I am proud to say not us. That is why I cling to hope and live my life with optimism.

Work hard and play hard.

Life is short. Be silly. Laugh. Have fun. Reflecting on my career – every single job brings back memories of laughing with someone. The kind of laughing that makes your stomach hurt. Those memories often surpass the stress of meeting goals – goals that, more often than not, we managed to achieve.

Find your purpose.

When the …