
Susie Sanchez
The Dream Lived. The Battlefield Fought. Empowering Lives ​
About Susie
Susie is a voice of resilience - a seasoned executive assistant, author, speaker, cancer survivor/advocate, and former NFL cheerleader whose life’s work is rooted in resilience, purpose, and the power of speaking up. After making national headlines as one of the oldest cheerleaders in NFL history—and one of the very few grandmothers to ever take the field—she went on to publish her memoir, The Dream Lived, sharing her story of perseverance and possibility.
Years later, Susie faced a new and unexpected chapter in her life: an anal cancer diagnosis that reshaped her mission. Today, she is a passionate advocate for HPV awareness, early detection, and ending the silence surrounding anal cancer. Through public speaking, writing, and community engagement, she uses her voice to educate, empower, and protect future generations.
With deep roots in California’s Bay Area and a life now grounded in Northeast Georgia, Susie leads with authenticity and heart. She is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who believes that storytelling can save lives—and that courage becomes contagious when shared.
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"I pushed, I conquered, I never gave up -
I reached my full potential,
I reached my dream."
Never Give Up & Live Your Dreams


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Living The Dream - Raiderette Media/Press, Write-Ups & Recognitions
Media/Press: https://sanbenito.com/cheerleading-making-the-squad/
Media/Press: https://www.businessinsider.com/raiders-cheerleader-grandma-2011-7
Media/Press:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9WfQrcHxds
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​The Dream Lived - Media/Press, Write-Ups & Podcasts
​​The Dream Lived on Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Lived-Susie-Sanchez/dp/1628383577
Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dream-lived-susie-sanchez/1118713476
RedShelf - https://redshelf.com/app/ecom/book/1662702/the-dream-lived-1662702-9781628383584-susie-sanchez
Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Dream-Lived-Paperback-9781628383577/334405537
Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/books/details/The_Dream_Lived?id=a3ztAgAAQBAJ&hl=en_US&gl=US
eBay - https://www.ebay.com/p/176156432
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Podcast Interview with Kharisma Aro: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-kharisma-lifestyle-entrep-27627347/episode/kle25-susie-sanchez-how-to-live-52564413/
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Podcast Interview with Annie Jennings: https://www.jenningswire.com/lifestyle/sports/podcast-living-your-dreams/
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Speaking at Rebekah Children's Services Spring Shower Luncheon, 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bbyIWPWIqQ
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PR Web: - https://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11691185.htm
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​Dream Lived Video: - https://youtu.be/BlWdegqNXoU
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​New Sister, Laura Discovery- Media/Press, Write-Ups & Podcasts
Meeting Laura - https://youtu.be/OuFfHTkP_CU
San Benito Article - https://sanbenito.com/family-reunites-after-lifetime-apart/
Midlothian Now - https://nowmagazines.com/onlineeditions/editions/521midlothian.pdf
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​Anal Cancer Journey - Media/Press, Write-Ups & Podcasts
​My Anal Cancer Journey (Video) - https://youtu.be/N9ygtMwWeo8
CURE.Com Story: Let’s Talk Anal Cancer: Why I’m Speaking Up | CURE
​Benito Link Article - https://benitolink.com/a-life-changing-diagnosis/​
​​Cervivor Story - https://cervivor.org/stories/susie/
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Anal Cancer Foundation Thriver Stories - https://www.analcancerfoundation.org/thriver-stories/susie-s/
​​10/21 - Zoom Call with Fidelity National Financial -Motivational Speech - https://youtu.be/kuZ-bJzi6vo​
​​HPV Alliance YouTube: https://youtu.be/XERRK-qtV_o
​​American Cancer Society HPV Roundtable National Meeting - 10/24 - https://www.facebook.com/susie.sanchez.127/videos/888444789697446​
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St. Jude's June 2026 Newsletter - https://lnkd.in/gmvFSpRc
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