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Passion for painting

Washougal resident will use proceeds from her work to fight breast cancer

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Julie Olsen began painting this piece, titled "Spirit," after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury several years ago. He continues to be a source of comfort to her, after a recent cancer diagnosis. (Danielle Frost/Post-Record)

One day, life was moving along nicely for Julie Olsen.

The next, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

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