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Tori Geib
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Victoria Kathryn Geib
March 2, 1986 Marion, Ohio, U.S.
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| Died | November 1, 2021 (aged 35) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Metastatic breast cancer |
| Alma mater | Columbus State Community College Mount Vernon Nazarene University |
| Occupation | Chef, patient advocate |
Victoria Kathryn Geib (born March 2, 1986 – died November 1, 2021) was an American chef. She was also a strong advocate for people with cancer. Tori worked as a chef in a hospital. Later, she became a voice for patients. She helped change laws to make healthcare fairer.
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Tori Geib's Life and Work
Tori Geib was born on March 2, 1986, in Marion, Ohio. Her parents were Victor and Bonnie Geib. She had a sister named Sarah. Tori studied at Columbus State Community College. She also went to Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Becoming a Chef
After college, Tori became a hospital catering chef. She loved cooking. She even competed in cooking contests in Ohio.
Her Cancer Journey
In 2016, Tori was diagnosed with a serious type of cancer. It was called stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This meant the cancer had spread in her body. Eight months later, doctors told her the cancer was terminal. This meant it could not be cured. Because of her health, Tori had to stop working as a chef. She was a patient at The James Cancer Hospital.
Tori's Advocacy Work
Even while battling cancer, Tori wanted to help others. She started a blog called "Metastatic Millennial." She also used social media. She shared her story and information about her fight. This helped many people understand what it was like to live with cancer.
In 2019, Tori was the honorary chair for the Columbus Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is a big event that raises money for breast cancer research.
Changing Healthcare Laws
Tori became a strong advocate for patients. She worked to change a rule called "fail first" insurance policies. This rule meant that insurance companies made patients try cheaper treatments first. Even if doctors knew those treatments wouldn't work well. Tori believed this rule was unfair. It delayed patients from getting the best care.
She asked the Ohio General Assembly to change this law. State senators Bob Hackett and Hearcel Craig helped her. They introduced a bill called Senate Bill 252. On December 21, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed it into law. This new law stopped "fail first" policies for people with stage 4 metastatic cancer. It was a huge victory for patients in Ohio.
Tori's Legacy
Tori Geib passed away on November 1, 2021. She died at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Tori's work helped many people. She showed that one person can make a big difference. Her efforts made healthcare better for cancer patients in Ohio.
