This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to highlight some incredible women of Royal American who have faced breast cancer with strength, courage, and grace.
Their stories remind us of the power of faith, community, and perseverance—and inspire us to keep advocating for hope, healing, and awareness.
Angela Payne, Senior Regional Director, shared her story with us:
“After two years of battling breast cancer—with 25 rounds of chemotherapy, 26 radiation treatments, a double mastectomy, and three surgeries behind me, and one more to go—I stand here as a testament to the goodness of God’s glory and His sustaining grace. Through every step, Royal American has been a pillar of support, allowing me to fight this fight with strength and hope. I am grateful for the love, prayers, and encouragement that carried me through, and I embrace this final step with faith, knowing that my story is one of survival, resilience, and God’s unfailing mercy.
During my chemotherapy and radiation treatments, I made every effort to remain committed to my responsibilities. Rather than taking time away, I often used the infusion center as my office, continuing to respond to emails, handle calls, and stay engaged with the work. Even while undergoing treatment, I continued traveling and overseeing 13 sites, doing my best to ensure that operations moved forward smoothly. This experience was not about proving strength but about leaning on God’s grace, staying focused, and doing what I could with the support of my team and company. I am grateful for the understanding and encouragement I received throughout that time, which helped me keep going even on the hardest days.
Today, we pause to honor and remember those who bravely fought the battle against cancer but are no longer with us. Their strength, courage, and resilience left a lasting imprint on our hearts. Though their journey ended too soon, their memory continues to inspire us to fight, to advocate, and to support one another. We stand here today not only for ourselves but for them—for the lives they lived, the love they gave, and the legacy they left behind. May our commitment to hope, healing, and progress carry their light forward.”
We are honored to share Angela’s story and to celebrate her unwavering courage this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What an incredible kickoff to our next RAMP program!
Last week, we welcomed new participants in Marianna, FL, for an introduction to our Resident Apartment Management and Maintenance Program (RAMP)—a free training initiative designed to help residents build valuable career skills and secure employment in the multifamily housing industry.
We also partnered with the Goodwill Training Center, who shared additional opportunities for professional development and job readiness.
We’re thrilled to launch another RAMP program and can’t wait to see our participants grow, succeed, and start their new careers!
We’re proud to share that Royal American has reached 89% training compliance in Grace Hill this year, well above the industry average of 78%!
This is a big accomplishment, and it shows the commitment each of you has to learning and growing in your roles. Thank you for making training a priority!
Let’s keep the momentum going! Be sure to stay up to date on your required training so we can keep raising this number even higher. Together, we’re setting the standard for excellence across the industry!
