24/7 with

Bev Neely Bruce, Charlotte Chapter Director for Flashes of Hope, Weddington, NC

My family: Parents, Sid and Virginia Neely (and the late Mildred Neely); husband Robert of almost 25 years; daughters Neely (22) and Callie (19).

My work: Mom, artist (studiobev.com), and volunteer.

My passion: Driving my sports car and hoisting a shotgun, not at the same time.

My hometown: Charlotte, NC for at least 42 years; born in High Point, NC

I’m thinking about: How not all girl cancer is pink!

One thing I never want to do again: Become knowledgeable in the field of oncology.

Right now I’m reading: skirt!

Favorite web site: FlashesofHope.org, where we provide professional photo shoots for kids dealing with cancer.

Last major purchase: My 2000 Siena Red BMW Z3 in 2006; my trophy for tackling (and still fighting) ovarian cancer!

I can’t live without: Yes, I can!

The food I could eat every day: Bacon peanut butter sandwiches.

If I were a superheroine (or fictional heroine), I would be: Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch.

I still can’t get the hang of: Wearing a dress.

My mother always said: "What will the neighbors think?!"

I wish I’d known: It doesn't matter what the neighbors think!

What are you most vain about? Extra chemo-induced weight.

What do you fear the most? Absolutely nothing!