‘I am always proud of her’ Mother carries her daughter’s memory, keeping Maddie Strong
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Maddie McClendon, left, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer her freshmen year of college. Her mother Chris, right, continues to share Maddie's story to educate others on gynecologic cancers.

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Chris McClendon had just gotten off work when she was going to her daughter’s apartment to give her a gift for her sorority initiation.

This being her daughter’s first year of college, Chris felt nervous having Maddie live on her own, but she knew her daughter had a strong spirit. Along with dropping off the gift, Chris also went to deliver Maddie the Midol she asked for as Maddie was busy getting ready for her friend’s birthday celebration. 

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.