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# Meet Eddie Schrader: Firefighter, Paramedic, Family Man, and Cancer Survivor

 1 min read  June 27, 2025

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## Overview

Eddie's inspiring journey through cancer treatment is a powerful reminder of resilience, determination, and hope. While battling cancer, Eddie continued to work, attend nursing school, and be there for the people who mattered most—his family.

##  Meet Eddie Schrader