Dana was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer known as a Desmoid tumor when she was just 26, which eventually led to her needing to amputate her right leg. Since then, Dana has proven in a multitude of ways that independence can look different for everyone. Now 53, she has gone from racing marathons in a wheelchair and with forearm crutches to hiking the Olympic Mountains, excelling in CrossFit, founding and leading two nonprofits, and receiving #ServiceDog Franz from Canine Companions.🐾💙 Dana spoke with Forbes about the "Franz Effect" and how instrumental he has been in her healing journey. ➡️ Read more about their incredible partnership in the Forbes article: bit.ly/3UhWhTf #NationalDogMonth #LeadWithIndependence #servicedogs #servicedogsofinstagram #servicedogsofinsta #servicedogsofig #pnw #washington #love #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogstagram #rarecancer