Comments on: JETBLUE and a Shout Out to an Inspiring Young Man http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: LIVESTRONG Blog | The Lance Armstrong Foundation Blog » Blog Archive » Jimmy Fowkes http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-194 LIVESTRONG Blog | The Lance Armstrong Foundation Blog » Blog Archive » Jimmy Fowkes Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:01:11 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-194 [...] In an earlier blog, Doug referenced a young man by the name of Jimmy Fowkes who was waiting to hear back about a possible cancer recurrence. We recently received word that Jimmy’s cancer has indeed returned and he’s now facing chemo for 4-5 months, with the last 4-6 weeks being a stem cell rescue where he’ll be hospitalized for 28-42 days. [...] [...] In an earlier blog, Doug referenced a young man by the name of Jimmy Fowkes who was waiting to hear back about a possible cancer recurrence. We recently received word that Jimmy’s cancer has indeed returned and he’s now facing chemo for 4-5 months, with the last 4-6 weeks being a stem cell rescue where he’ll be hospitalized for 28-42 days. [...]

]]> By: Lee Ann Alexander http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-193 Lee Ann Alexander Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:42:50 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-193 I had the wonderful privilege of being at Texas Oncology when Lance visited a couple of weeks ago. I've never seen anything like it. He walked into the infusion room, and you could just see people's spirits lift. I went back today, and the staff told me that one of the patients has blown up her picture with Lance and is carrying it around with her and showing it to everyone. I know how she feels -- I did the same thing. I'll never forgot seeing the look in each patient's eyes as Lance sat and talked and made them feel cared about and like they, too, could beat this ugly thing and LIVESTRONG. These posted comments show that what happened on your plane ride experience happens every day in countless places. It matters so much. Thanks for all you do. I had the wonderful privilege of being at Texas Oncology when Lance visited a couple of weeks ago. I’ve never seen anything like it. He walked into the infusion room, and you could just see people’s spirits lift. I went back today, and the staff told me that one of the patients has blown up her picture with Lance and is carrying it around with her and showing it to everyone. I know how she feels — I did the same thing. I’ll never forgot seeing the look in each patient’s eyes as Lance sat and talked and made them feel cared about and like they, too, could beat this ugly thing and LIVESTRONG. These posted comments show that what happened on your plane ride experience happens every day in countless places. It matters so much.
Thanks for all you do.

]]> By: Matt McNelley http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-192 Matt McNelley Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:25:28 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-192 Brooke- Thanks. We are heading up to Santa Rosa for the finish on Monday. I'll say hi to Colleen for you and I plan on signing up for the San Jose Challenge. We are so happy that there is a CA ride this year. I have a feeling we have spoke or emailed back and forth before. Do you remember a story about tattoo ink and melanoma? Brooke-

Thanks. We are heading up to Santa Rosa for the finish on Monday. I’ll say hi to Colleen for you and I plan on signing up for the San Jose Challenge. We are so happy that there is a CA ride this year. I have a feeling we have spoke or emailed back and forth before. Do you remember a story about tattoo ink and melanoma?

]]> By: Brooke-LAF Staff Member http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-191 Brooke-LAF Staff Member Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:08:08 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-191 Matt-- The LAF will be at the Tour of California this weekend. We will be at the expo at the finish lines each day. For information about start times and maps, please go to www.amgentourofcalifornia.com. Say howdy to my fellow LAF staff members for me! Sign up for the LIVESTRONG Challenge while you are there too! We will be back in Cali this July for LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose. See you there. www.livestrongchallenge.org. Matt–

The LAF will be at the Tour of California this weekend. We will be at the expo at the finish lines each day. For information about start times and maps, please go to http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com. Say howdy to my fellow LAF staff members for me! Sign up for the LIVESTRONG Challenge while you are there too! We will be back in Cali this July for LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose. See you there.
http://www.livestrongchallenge.org.

]]> By: Ian Devan http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-190 Ian Devan Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:59:17 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-190 Hey Matt, you are correct about Jimmy at the 07 challenge dinner, also that trumpet player in the RAIN before the start, wow the memories we all have, those of us who were there ? just shows how all of "the army" can take positives from such a grim but memorable ride. Ian.D UK Austin brit Hey Matt, you are correct about Jimmy at the 07 challenge dinner, also that trumpet player in the RAIN before the start, wow the memories we all have, those of us who were there ? just shows how all of “the army” can take positives from such a grim but memorable ride.
Ian.D UK Austin brit

]]> By: Matt McNelley http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-189 Matt McNelley Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:06:07 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-189 If I'm not mistaken, Jimmy Fowlkes was the speaker that stole the show at the Portland Challenge dinner. We will send positive energy his way. Reference the Tour of CA, where are you going to be for the event? I would like to say hello. My partner for the Portland event was Ryan T. the trumphet player. I have an offer for you that might help with your flying issues. If I’m not mistaken, Jimmy Fowlkes was the speaker that stole the show at the Portland Challenge dinner. We will send positive energy his way.

Reference the Tour of CA, where are you going to be for the event? I would like to say hello. My partner for the Portland event was Ryan T. the trumphet player. I have an offer for you that might help with your flying issues.

]]> By: Brian Dowd http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-188 Brian Dowd Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:55:47 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-188 Brad, I am also a TC survivor. Please keep us posted on your progress. I hope you have a speedy recovery. LIVESTRONG! Brad, I am also a TC survivor. Please keep us posted on your progress. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

LIVESTRONG!

]]> By: Brad Kelley http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-187 Brad Kelley Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:09:30 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-187 I would like to thank both you and Lance for everything you have done to inspire me and everyone else that is battling cancer and all of those who have loved ones fighting cancer. I have been battling testicular cancer since July and I go in surgery tomorrow at Vanderbilt Hospital for a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Please continue to inspire people because LIVESTRONG has played a huge part in my life to continue to fight and to enjoy living life as a cancer patient. Brad I would like to thank both you and Lance for everything you have done to inspire me and everyone else that is battling cancer and all of those who have loved ones fighting cancer. I have been battling testicular cancer since July and I go in surgery tomorrow at Vanderbilt Hospital for a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. Please continue to inspire people because LIVESTRONG has played a huge part in my life to continue to fight and to enjoy living life as a cancer patient.

Brad

]]> By: Ian Devan http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-186 Ian Devan Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:38:08 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-186 Jimmy, for sure we are all ready and waiting with you, as Lance said before the 06 ride in Portland, you have to fulfil your future role as govenor of Oregon someday, its your destiny. Ian.D Uk Austin brit Jimmy, for sure we are all ready and waiting with you, as Lance said before the 06 ride in Portland, you have to fulfil your future role as govenor of Oregon someday, its your destiny.
Ian.D Uk Austin brit

]]> By: Kathy Smith http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-185 Kathy Smith Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:27:21 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-185 I can't imagine the attention the two of you draw on a cross country flight.... I was flying to DC a couple months ago and had on a Long Sleeve LiveStrong T. A man came up to me and told me his families story and talked for the entire flight about how comforting it was for the family to know they were not fighting this battle alone. He talked about how he carried his, now tatered, Survivorship binder to and from the hospital with his little girl everyday. He was so excited to know that LieStrong was more than just yellow braclets. I ended up giving him the shirt (Thankfully I live in NH and I am always layered up). As I walked off the plane I was approached by a young women probably in her mid 20s who had herd us talking. She simply smiled at me and said " I bought the big bottle of shampoo last week". Victory!! The stories and the connections are what keep me going.... I can’t imagine the attention the two of you draw on a cross country flight….
I was flying to DC a couple months ago and had on a Long Sleeve LiveStrong T. A man came up to me and told me his families story and talked for the entire flight about how comforting it was for the family to know they were not fighting this battle alone. He talked about how he carried his, now tatered, Survivorship binder to and from the hospital with his little girl everyday. He was so excited to know that LieStrong was more than just yellow braclets. I ended up giving him the shirt
(Thankfully I live in NH and I am always layered up). As I walked off the plane I was approached by a young women probably in her mid 20s who had herd us talking. She simply smiled at me and said ” I bought the big bottle of shampoo last week”. Victory!! The stories and the connections are what keep me going….

]]> By: Nick Feola http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-184 Nick Feola Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:02:54 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-184 For the first time riding in Ragbria on team LIVESTRONG. I am so excited. Thanks for all you guys stand for!! I am proud to be part of your efforts. Nick For the first time riding in Ragbria on team LIVESTRONG. I am so excited.
Thanks for all you guys stand for!! I am proud to be part of your efforts.

Nick

]]> By: Michelle "FlyGirl" http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-183 Michelle "FlyGirl" Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:46:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-183 Thank you for what both you and Lance do. Reading Lance's book changed my life and gave me courage to deal with difficulty. He inspired me and thank you for your hard work with LIVESTRONG Army. Both of you made my day! Thank you for what both you and Lance do. Reading Lance’s book changed my life and gave me courage to deal with difficulty. He inspired me and thank you for your hard work with LIVESTRONG Army. Both of you made my day!

]]> By: People on Planes « marketing bean blog http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-182 People on Planes « marketing bean blog Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:38:09 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-182 [...] your choice of airline, but it’s nice when a human connection is made. Here’s one posted on the Livestrong [...] [...] your choice of airline, but it’s nice when a human connection is made. Here’s one posted on the Livestrong [...]

]]> By: Dale http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-181 Dale Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:38:04 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-181 Doug, we are having the anual cabin fever ride in wamego Ks, about 178riders, we are tring to have enough money to make a 12 mile trail between Wamego and Manhattan(Ksu)would love to have Lance come and ride with us it would help out alot for the fund raising.Its in march. letus know. Dale Doug, we are having the anual cabin fever ride in wamego Ks, about 178riders, we are tring to have enough money to make a 12 mile trail between Wamego and Manhattan(Ksu)would love to have Lance come and ride with us it would help out alot for the fund raising.Its in march. letus know. Dale

]]> By: Scott Joy http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-180 Scott Joy Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:37:24 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-180 Thanks for all you do -- and help us to do. The LIVE<b>STRONG</b> Army is also the LIVE<b>STRONG</b> Family. Hang in there, Jimmy; we're with you. Thanks for all you do — and help us to do. The LIVESTRONG Army is also the LIVESTRONG Family. Hang in there, Jimmy; we’re with you.

]]> By: Brian Dowd http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-179 Brian Dowd Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:50:59 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/02/12/jetblue-and-a-shout-out-to-an-inspiring-young-man/#comment-179 Thanks for sharing this Doug! The LAF has done so much for so many! It is not only Lance, but you and the entire LAF staff. You inspire millions to make a change. LIVESTRONG! Thanks for sharing this Doug! The LAF has done so much for so many! It is not only Lance, but you and the entire LAF staff. You inspire millions to make a change.

LIVESTRONG!

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