The Power of a Mom Hug: How 9 Words Changed a Cancer Patient's Life

Katie Ortman Doble, a cancer patient diagnosed with ocular melanoma, found comfort in a stranger's act of kindness while waiting for medical appointments. Missing her mother, who had passed away, Ortman Doble longed for her mom's special "energy hugs." A girl and her mother noticed her distress and offered her a much-needed "mom hug." This gesture touched Ortman Doble deeply, reminding her of the power of compassion and support during difficult times. She went on to celebrate her second anniversary of being cancer-free in 2023.