Short video created by Raz for me during my time at the First Descents Montana Camp July 18-24, 2010. The last day of camp marked my 8 year anniversary of when I was first diagnosed with cancer. Time sure flies by, but life is not about the amount of time you spend on earth. It about [...]
Archive for November, 2010
My Cancer Survivor Story
Everyone has a story. Life itself is one big story with several different chapters, several different characters, several different plots, and outcomes. My life is filled with many different stories. This is my cancer survivor story. For almost a year, I suffered from fevers of 101, 102, 103, and sometimes 104, drenching night sweats that [...]
My American Cancer Society Story
The American Cancer Society, which is the official sponsor of birthdays, with its renewed focus on a world with less cancer and more birthdays, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1913. The American Cancer Society focuses on prevention, early detection, and saving lives of those who suffer from cancer through fundraising, research, education, and advocacy. [...]
Tour of Hope-The 100 Relay Mission
In 2009 the American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life celebrated its 25th birthday!!! That year the American Cancer Society became the official sponsor of birthdays with a renewed focus on a world with less cancer and more birthdays! The year 2009 was a special one for me as I was celebrating my 30th [...]
My First Descents Story
First Descents is a Colorado based nonprofit organization that provides free week long camps in whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to provide various forms of healing to young adult cancer survivors. Brad Ludden, professional kayaker and founder of First Descents had envisioned his organization after teaching his aunt who was diagnosed with [...]
My Imerman Angels Story
Imerman Angels is a Chicago based nonprofit organization founded by Jonny Imerman, a testicular cancer survivor. His vision for Imerman Angels is to provide one on one support for those who have survived cancer, are fighting cancer, and for those who are giving care to someone who is going through cancer. These people are known [...]