Be Kind: Breast cancer survivor, daughter with Down syndrome help community

Katie cared for for her mother during two surgeries, radiation and a full year of chemo.
Monday, October 18, 2021
MOORESTOWN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A South Jersey mother-daughter duo is not only a source of strength for each other, but also for their entire community.

JoAnn McNamee is a breast cancer survivor.
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Throughout her battle, her daughter Katie was always there for her.

Katie has Down syndrome.

She cared for JoAnn during two surgeries, radiation and a full year of chemo.

Katie is a talented musician who has her own collection of songs that she wrote herself. Katie dedicated the song "Her Love is True" to her mother.
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Katie and JoAnn also run Kate's Place, Inc. in Moorestown.



The non-profit provides social activities for adults with special needs.

The program has been running for 14 years, and returned October 1 for the first time in 567 days due to the pandemic.
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