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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Day That Changed My Life - Change The Face of Lung Cancer

There was a time when one would become deeply saddened by the news of a lung cancer diagnosis as it was almost certain that the disease was most likely to be a death sentence. However, with the progress in awareness campaigns, early detection and treatment - lung cancer has its share of survivors.

This week we focus on those who were diagnosed with lung cancer although they are non smokers. Linda Wortman is a 5 year cancer survivor who is actively engaged in bringing awareness to the disease educating others on the various ways that one can be exposed to carcinogens that causes lung cancer.

In addition, we have Chris Draft, a former professional football player who has formed an organization after losing his wife Lakeasha to lung cancer. The Chris Draft Family Foundation is on a mission to Change the Face of Lung Cancer. Learn more about their foundation

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.



Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Day That Changed My Life - Keep On Running


Here's a runner who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma shortly after running his first marathon, that was 10 years ago. Don Wright is now in his 70's and is getting ready to run in his 71st marathon this March. After reading and listening to his journey, I knew we needed to share his journey with you. We share these journeys in hopes that it will bring hope and inspire those who have been diagnosed with cancer - knowing that you are not alone. Feel free to share this double feature of Don Wright's journey, someone may need to see this.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.

Listen here to his incredible journey on NPR

Watch Don Wright in Action :-)

Monday, February 11, 2013

The Day That Changed My Life - How Could This Be?

At 36 Heather Von St. James learned that she had a rare form of cancer which was rather puzzling as she could not begin to imagine how she could have mesothelioma. In finding survivor stories that serve as an avenue of hope, we share Heather's journey with you. Please share with everyone, someone may need to hear this.

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme cancer changes our lives forever.

Monday, February 4, 2013

The Day That Changed My Life - World Cancer Day!!!


As we all tend to live within our own world and focus on the areas that concerns us most, there is a special recognition that is taking on a world wide awareness - World Cancer Day!

We have shared the journeys of those affected by cancer from different cultures and countries. Today we will feature the awareness campaigns that covers the myths of cancer - Did You Know?

While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.