The Day That Changed My Life - Cancer, Basketball, Ebony & LeBron

Ebony Nettles-Bey is a 16 year old high school basketball star who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as rhabdomyosarcoma a malignant tumor of the muscles that attaches to the bones. This cancer is so rare, there are only several hundred new cases reported each year throughout the United States.

Ebony's love basketball for keeps her on the court which serves as an inspiration to her team mates and so many others. The dream of meeting LeBron James of the Miami Heat Basketball team recently came true, the joy on her face was priceless. We pray for another dream to come true as Ebony continues to face the uncertain journey - survival.

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

The Day That Changed My Life - Debbie Will Not Stomach This Cancer

Stomach cancer is not one of the most talked about cancers. However, according to the National Cancer Institute, there were 21,600 cases in 2013 and an estimated 10,990 deaths. Here's another incredible journey that we just had to share - Debbie Zelman was diagnosed at 40 years old and took charge of her diagnosis by participating in a trial which while she is responding well to the therapy, it is not the cure for her cancer. Being an amazing leader, Debbie founded the Debbie's Dream Foundation to bring awareness to this incurable form of cancer and she has taken her cause straight up to Capitol Hill to advocate for research funding.

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





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The Day That Changed My Life - Major League Battles

Finding out that he had colon cancer, Barry Bloom has considered his survival to be necessary to encourage others not only to get screened but to know that all may not be lost when one is diagnosed with cancer. Mr. Bloom is a national columnist for Major League Baseball and has successfully survived cancer two times.


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

The Day That Changed My Life - Jill's Journey

Here we go once again with an outstanding journey to share with you. Jill Conley was diagnosed with breast cancer one day before her she was to celebrate her 32nd birthday. As newly weds, moving on with their lives cancer was certainly not even a thought. Determined to get through this journey, Jill endured the treatments and was in remission for about two and a half years. Sadly, the cancer returned - this time in her bones. Thankfully, Jill has a very supportive husband Bart who has stuck by her side as the journey continues.

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


More on Jills Journey at Jills Wish

The Day That Changed My Life - Multiple Myeloma Willing to Take the Risk

Ginny Johnston shares her journey with Multiple Myeloma and her decision to participate in a clinical trial at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. After facing the shock of her diagnosis, she had to make some very careful and well thought out decisions. Will a clinical trial work for her? What were the side effects? Is she willing to take the risk? As a survivor, Ginny can only offer hope to others.

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