Erin McGinty Kramer passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2020, just before her 35th birthday. She left behind her husband, two young sons?Collin (10) and Dawson (2 months)?and countless family and friends.

Erin had already fought and beaten breast cancer once. She was a newlywed, finally living her dream of family and home, and became when the cancer returned and spread to her brain. Even while enduring surgery during pregnancy and delivering early, Erin remained hopeful and determined. She passed peacefully at home two months later.

Josette Beddel Memorial Foundation, created by our friend Mary Beddell after losing her own mother to breast cancer, has raised over $1 million to directly support women and families in Northeast Ohio during treatment?covering everyday needs like bills, groceries, and student grants. Erin cared deeply about helping others facing breast cancer, and this mission continues her legacy.