Photos by DANIA MAXWELL

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Betty Hamric lays in bed recovering from a double mastectomy performed yesterday as the children she gained custody for, Nathan, Michael and Evan Hamric, left to right, play with their aunt Jody Hamric in East Naples on May 21, 2015. 'They are my rocks,' Betty said about the boys. Her decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer. She says she did not want to risk her boys growing up without a guardian.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Gretchen Ross, center, delivers food through Pink Ribbon Restorative to Betty Hamric, back left, who is recovering in her home from a double mastectomy in East Naples on May 21, 2015. Betty's daughter Jody Hamric, right, relocated to Naples from Tennessee to assist with her mother's needs. Betty has parental custody of Nathan Hamric, front left, and Michael Hamric, front right. 'They are my rocks,' Betty said about the boys. Her decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer. She says she did not want to risk her boys growing up without a guardian.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Betty Hamric shows a photograph of herself, center, with her two daughters, Jessica Hamric, left, and Jody Hamric, right, while inside her home in East Naples on on May 21, 2015. Jody moved to Naples from Tennessee to assist her mother's needs as she goes through the operation and recovery from a double mastectomy. The decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Betty Hamric lays in bed recovering from a double mastectomy that performed the day before while the children she gained custody for, Michael, Evan and Nathan Hamric, front to back, hang around their home in East Naples on May 21, 2015. 'They are my rocks,' Betty said about the boys. Her decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer. She says she did not want to risk her boys growing up without a guardian.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Dr. Sharla Gayle Patterson, left, who is board certified and fellowship trained operates a double mastectomy on Betty Hamric with first assistant, R.N. Stephanie Scott, right, at Physicians Regional on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Naples, Fla. The procedure took about two hours. Hamric's decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Jody Hamric, left, gives a goodbye hug to her mom Betty Hamric, right, outside her home in in East Naples on May 21, 2015. The day before, Betty underwent a double mastectomy as a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Dr. Sharla Gayle Patterson, left, who is board certified and fellowship trained speaks with Jody Hamric, right, about the double mastectomy she operated on her mother on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Hamric's mother, Betty Hamric, wanted the double mastectomy as a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Betty Hamric gives a goodbye kiss to Michael Hamric, 4, while in their home in East Naples on May 21, 2015. Betty has parental custody of Michael and his two brothers. To give Betty space to recover, the boys will spend the night at their aunt, Jody Hamric's home. 'They are my rocks,' Betty said about the boys. Her decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer. She says she did not want to risk her boys growing up without a guardian.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Chief of Pathology, Dr. Bruno Dipasquale, left and Dr. Jeffrey Eisenstein, right, look at cells from Betty Hamric's breast to determine if they are cancerous at Physicians Regional on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Naples, Fla. This is a quick test they perform, before a longer one that takes the course of a night. Betty Hamric underwent a double mastectomy as a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Dr. Sharla Gayle Patterson, front center, who is board certified and fellowship trained, prepares to operate a double mastectomy on Betty Hamric at Physicians Regional on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Hamric's decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The Certified Nurse in the Operating room, Lisa Miller, right, comforts Betty Hamric, left, moments before she undergoes a double mastectomy at Physicians Regional on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Hamric's decision to have the procedure was a preventative measure resulting from a lump found in her left breast that tested positive for breast cancer.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Aaliayh Cooney-Romano, 3, left and Kya Cooney, 6, right, sing along to live music played by the band Trio Romantico Mi Mexico during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff After successfully playing the trumpet, Amanu Erickson smiles while his sister Tigist Erickson, left, and grandma Rosemary Erickson, back right, cheer for the achievement during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Cori Scheft, left, listens to the music played by Polo Rubio, Patricia Villegas, and Abel Limones, left to right, of the Trio Romantico Mi Mexico during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Aaliayh Cooney-Romano, 3, left and Kya Cooney, 6, right, sing along to live music played by the band Trio Romantico Mi Mexico during Community Day at the Naples Philharmonic on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Audience members cheer for the Philharmonic youth orchestra during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Benedict Valle, 5, listens to the Philharmonic youth orchestra during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff John Ashford holds onto his baby Mary Ashford while listening to the Philharmonic youth orchestra during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff A scene from Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Julie Evans and her son Micah Evans, left, gaze up at the Dale Chihuly art piece with friend Jackson Beebe, right, during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Emilee Morris, 7, of Marco Island begins to make a small pinata inside a room celebrating Mexican Folk Art during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Michael Martinez, 9, of Ave Maria, learns to play the trumpet at the instrument petting zoo during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Grace Paul, 9, learns to play the violin with Lynette Mojica, right, at the instrument petting zoo during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Grace Paul, 9, learns to play the trumpet at the instrument petting zoo during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Kaelyn Calloway, 8, of Naples gets her face painted by Michele Hellings during Community Day at the Artis–Naples on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Attendees at the event participated in a raffle, face painting, a treasure hunt, art activities and listened to the music of a live band.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff J.R. Williams, Michelle Hemon, and Taylor Porschen, left to right, sit together before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Teacher Katie Maloney gives a hug to Cassidy Murphy after the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Students toss their caps during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Corey M. Todd hugs his mom Suzanne Todd moments after receiving his diploma during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Students receive their diplomas during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Students line up to receive their diplomas during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Senior Pastor Dr. Hayes Wicker gives the graduation address to an audience gathered for the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff J.R. Williams, Michelle Hemon, and Taylor Porschen, left to right, sit together before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Students cheer for a speaker during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Parents watch on as the graduates enter the graduation room at the First Baptist Academy on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The senior class prepares for their graduation at the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff First Baptist Academy Headmaster Tom Rider leads the senior class into prayer before the start of their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Rebecca Curran looks towards the senior's preparing for the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The senior class prepares for a class photo before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Alli Emerson puts her cap on during the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Austin Williamson fixes his tassel before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Tori Mitchell throws up the peace sign just after taking a class photo with the senior students at the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Gold buyer, Kathy Sanders waits for a customer to at Gold and Diamonds Financial on US 41 North on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Recently, the price of gold has fallen. The store manager, Colleen McLain, said, 'business is down a little, but it's not terrible.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Decorative coins sit in a display case at Gold and Diamonds Financial on US 41 North on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Recently, the price of gold has fallen. The store manager, Colleen McLain said, 'business is down a little, but it's not terrible.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Teresa Keaton holds a sign advertising Gold and Diamonds Financial on US 41 North on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Recently, the price of gold has fallen. The store manager, Colleen McLain said, 'business is down a little, but it's not terrible.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Store manager Colleen McLain leaves Gold and Diamonds Financial on US 41 North to visit another store location on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Recently, the price of gold has fallen. McLain said, 'business is down a little, but it's not terrible.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Gold buyer, Kathy Sanders determines the value of an item brought in by a customer at Gold and Diamonds Financial on US 41 North on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Recently, the price of gold has fallen. Store manager, Colleen McLain said, 'business is down a little, but it's not terrible.'
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Terry Dean, the father of quarterback Tyler Dean, watches on as assistant coach of the First Baptist Academy during their game against the Bishop Verot Vikings on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Christian Rodriguez (2) of the First Baptist Academy runs with the ball during a Spring football game against the Bishop Verot Vikings on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Bejamin Ritter (5) of the First Baptist Academy is tackled by Leslie Green (6) of the Bishop Verot Vikings in the second quarter of a Spring football game on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla.

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