Comments on: Getting Ready for LIVESTRONG Day http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kevin keelan http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-618 kevin keelan Wed, 14 May 2008 05:02:52 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-618 Lance, not looking for job, but would love to help,have great ideas for fund rising large scale, high profile for your cause, please feel free to contact me, thanks for the signed jersey.livestrong kevin Lance,
not looking for job, but would love to help,have great ideas for fund rising large scale, high profile for your cause, please feel free to contact me, thanks for the signed jersey.livestrong

kevin

]]> By: Maria rojo http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-617 Maria rojo Wed, 14 May 2008 03:03:36 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-617 My son is a hodgkins surivor since 2005. He was 23 year old when he was diagnosed. Today he cannot get insurance because of a prexsisting condition. If he does it is outrageously unaffordable. We have a letter to verify he had insurance but they told him he had a 30 day lapse. I am worried that this year he will not be able to get his test because we will have to pay for them out of our pocket. We cannot afford it. Is there help? We have run into dead ends. He does have a job. My son is a hodgkins surivor since 2005. He was 23 year old when he was diagnosed. Today he cannot get insurance because of a prexsisting condition. If he does it is outrageously unaffordable. We have a letter to verify he had insurance but they told him he had a 30 day lapse. I am worried that this year he will not be able to get his test because we will have to pay for them out of our pocket. We cannot afford it. Is there help? We have run into dead ends. He does have a job.

]]> By: John Green http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-616 John Green Tue, 13 May 2008 19:32:34 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-616 My brother in law died of lung cancer five years ago and is terribly missed, thanks to LAF and other cancer organisations here in the UK the fight will go on. We always wear yellow Best wishes from Scotland John My brother in law died of lung cancer five years ago and is terribly missed, thanks to LAF and other cancer organisations here in the UK the fight will go on.
We always wear yellow
Best wishes from Scotland
John

]]> By: Gregg Grosh http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-615 Gregg Grosh Tue, 13 May 2008 18:54:19 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-615 I have been wearing a yellow LIVESTRONG wrist band since they have been available. I have a sister-in-law who is free of breast cancer and a dceased friend who had bone cancer. That is when I started wearing it. I was diagnosed with Lupus(SLE) at age 35. I am 59 and healthy. At age 50, in addition to medications, I started taking nutrients, started yoga , and resumed a closer link to God. Your LIVESTRONG wrist band is an inspiration to me as well. Godd Health to All, Gregg I have been wearing a yellow LIVESTRONG wrist band since they have been available. I have a sister-in-law who is free of breast cancer and a dceased friend who had bone cancer. That is when I started wearing it. I was diagnosed with Lupus(SLE) at age 35. I am 59 and healthy. At age 50, in addition to medications, I started taking nutrients, started yoga , and resumed a closer link to God. Your LIVESTRONG wrist band is an inspiration to me as well.

Godd Health to All,
Gregg

]]> By: Sarah Hobbs http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-614 Sarah Hobbs Tue, 13 May 2008 15:25:04 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-614 I am literaly wearing yellow head to toe. After two cancer scares this year, I am blessed to be cancer free and that is something I will never take for granted. I will also help a co-worker decorate his bright yellow 1957 Ford truck for the event at Oregon Health and Sciences University. Standing with you, LivingStrong, Sarah I am literaly wearing yellow head to toe. After two cancer scares this year, I am blessed to be cancer free and that is something I will never take for granted. I will also help a co-worker decorate his bright yellow 1957 Ford truck for the event at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Standing with you,
LivingStrong,
Sarah

]]> By: Scott Yahnke http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-613 Scott Yahnke Tue, 13 May 2008 15:19:55 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-613 I am 2 yrs past being treated for melanoma. My dad died of lung cancer in '95 & Lance's fight really helped me through some tough times. I'll be on a ride today wearing my LiveSTRONG jersey & am wearing the wristband (from 3/06) til it falls off! Scott Yahnke, Nebraska I am 2 yrs past being treated for melanoma. My dad died of lung cancer in ’95 & Lance’s fight really helped me through some tough times. I’ll be on a ride today wearing my LiveSTRONG jersey & am wearing the wristband (from 3/06) til it falls off! Scott Yahnke, Nebraska

]]> By: Casper Keller http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-612 Casper Keller Tue, 13 May 2008 12:48:45 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-612 LiveSTRONG day is important...but also the 5th of june 2008..the day that hundreds of dutch cyclists will climb the famous Alp, L'Alpe d'Huez in France. Last year over a million euro's was raised, this year more than 3 million euro's will be raised and donated to the Dutch Cancer foundation. Casper Keller - The Netherlands LiveSTRONG day is important…but also the 5th of june 2008..the day that hundreds of dutch cyclists will climb the famous Alp, L’Alpe d’Huez in France. Last year over a million euro’s was raised, this year more than 3 million euro’s will be raised and donated to the Dutch Cancer foundation.

Casper Keller – The Netherlands

]]> By: Kathy http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-611 Kathy Tue, 13 May 2008 12:41:26 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-611 Today I am wearing yellow and gray. Gray for all the children battling or who have lost their battle with a brain tumor. More children die from brain cancer than any other. Today I am encouraging all my contacts to Brown Bag their lunch and donate their lunch money to brain tumor research. We must find a cure. Today I am wearing yellow and gray. Gray for all the children battling or who have lost their battle with a brain tumor. More children die from brain cancer than any other. Today I am encouraging all my contacts to Brown Bag their lunch and donate their lunch money to brain tumor research. We must find a cure.

]]> By: Connie http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-610 Connie Tue, 13 May 2008 12:26:31 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-610 My sister died last October from primary liver cancer and I am living with breast cancer. Kudos to Lance - my sister's hero. No one should have to fight with this terrible disease. Thanks Lance for giving her strength to the end. My sister died last October from primary liver cancer and I am living with breast cancer. Kudos to Lance – my sister’s hero. No one should have to fight with this terrible disease. Thanks Lance for giving her strength to the end.

]]> By: Gerald http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-609 Gerald Tue, 13 May 2008 12:19:56 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-609 My 78 year old father kicked cancers but last fall - Burkitts Lymphoma. Wearing yellow. My 78 year old father kicked cancers but last fall – Burkitts Lymphoma. Wearing yellow.

]]> By: Lesley http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-608 Lesley Tue, 13 May 2008 12:18:06 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-608 I second Bryan, I live in the UK with a rare cancer, a universal health care system only covers so much. There is not much support for rare things we are meant to accept our lot. I felt alone in wanting more till I found the LAF. I run and its amazing the number of yellow bands you see when you are at competitions. So there are supporters here in the UK. I guess I d better go find a yellow T shirt. I second Bryan, I live in the UK with a rare cancer, a universal health care system only covers so much. There is not much support for rare things we are meant to accept our lot. I felt alone in wanting more till I found the LAF. I run and its amazing the number of yellow bands you see when you are at competitions. So there are supporters here in the UK. I guess I d better go find a yellow T shirt.

]]> By: Mary http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-607 Mary Tue, 13 May 2008 11:47:25 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-607 1 1/2 year stomach cancer survivor. Wearing YELLOW proudly. Thanks, Lance for bringing Cancer out in the open so we can all be SURVIVORS and beat this dreaded disease. We need to LIVESTRONG moment by moment, enjoying every day to the fullest. 1 1/2 year stomach cancer survivor. Wearing YELLOW proudly. Thanks, Lance for bringing Cancer out in the open so we can all be SURVIVORS and beat this dreaded disease. We need to LIVESTRONG moment by moment, enjoying every day to the fullest.

]]> By: Bryan Grey http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-606 Bryan Grey Tue, 13 May 2008 11:39:15 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-606 Brief comment. Congratulations to Lance on promoting such a cause - only thing living in the UK it would be nice if the LIVESTRONG events and associated things extended to the UK more - after all cancer knows no boundaries : race, religion or age. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (Head and neck) survivor three years Brief comment. Congratulations to Lance on promoting such a cause – only thing living in the UK it would be nice if the LIVESTRONG events and associated things extended to the UK more – after all cancer knows no boundaries : race, religion or age.

Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (Head and neck) survivor three years

]]> By: Myron http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-605 Myron Tue, 13 May 2008 11:22:39 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-605 I have been battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma off and on for eight years now. Of course I am wearing yellow today, and I encouraged everybody at work to wear yellow. I have been wearing my yellow wristband every day for the past several years to remind me of what LAF is doing and to remind myself to keep fighting. Thanks, Lance and everybody who helps with LAF! I have been battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma off and on for eight years now. Of course I am wearing yellow today, and I encouraged everybody at work to wear yellow. I have been wearing my yellow wristband every day for the past several years to remind me of what LAF is doing and to remind myself to keep fighting. Thanks, Lance and everybody who helps with LAF!

]]> By: Kristi Schaut http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-604 Kristi Schaut Tue, 13 May 2008 10:57:13 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-604 My daughter Nikki passed away 11/23/07 at the age of 16 after battling DSRCT followed by Leukemia for 5 years. Friday 5/16/07 the Relay for Life at her school is being dedicated to her. If I only have half her courage and strength I would be happy. She has been my inspiration. Thank you for your dedication to fighting cancer so many more moms will not have to endure the lose of their child. My daughter Nikki passed away 11/23/07 at the age of 16 after battling DSRCT followed by Leukemia for 5 years. Friday 5/16/07 the Relay for Life at her school is being dedicated to her. If I only have half her courage and strength I would be happy. She has been my inspiration. Thank you for your dedication to fighting cancer so many more moms will not have to endure the lose of their child.

]]> By: John http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-603 John Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:23 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-603 My father passed away due to cancer 7 years ago...my mother is a breast cancer survivor. "Yellow Day" promotion at my High School in Indianapolis...4000 students and faculty wearing yellow and Livestrong bands...Cancer Awareness from our Just Say No Club. Awesome!! My father passed away due to cancer 7 years ago…my mother is a breast cancer survivor. “Yellow Day” promotion at my High School in Indianapolis…4000 students and faculty wearing yellow and Livestrong bands…Cancer Awareness from our Just Say No Club. Awesome!!

]]> By: May 13: LIVESTRONG Day « Just. Running. http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-602 May 13: LIVESTRONG Day « Just. Running. Tue, 13 May 2008 06:28:54 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-602 [...] those of us living outside the USA, participating in one the many scheduled LIVESTRONG Day events might prove a little difficult… but fear not! You can always make a donation to this [...] [...] those of us living outside the USA, participating in one the many scheduled LIVESTRONG Day events might prove a little difficult… but fear not! You can always make a donation to this [...]

]]> By: Romer http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-601 Romer Tue, 13 May 2008 05:51:20 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-601 WEARING YELLOW LIVESTRONG BALLER FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS & WITH FAITH TO OUR GOD MAKES ME TOUGH THANK'S GOD THANK'S LANCE WEARING YELLOW LIVESTRONG BALLER FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS & WITH FAITH TO OUR GOD MAKES ME TOUGH THANK’S GOD THANK’S LANCE

]]> By: GARY S http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-600 GARY S Tue, 13 May 2008 04:31:23 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-600 Greetings from Canada. We are a high school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada (ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL)and we will be running events all day at our school. Obstacle course, bake sale, raffles and more. 1000 + staff and students strong, all wearing yellow - Be strong, stay strong, LIVESTRONG. YELLOW MAKES ME STRONGER ! Greetings from Canada. We are a high school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada (ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL)and we will be running events all day at our school. Obstacle course, bake sale, raffles and more. 1000 + staff and students strong, all wearing yellow – Be strong, stay strong, LIVESTRONG.
YELLOW MAKES ME STRONGER !

]]> By: Lillian http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-599 Lillian Tue, 13 May 2008 03:27:13 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-599 WEARING YELLOW and lots of it. My daughter is a 10 year brain cancer survivor. WEARING YELLOW and lots of it. My daughter is a 10 year brain cancer survivor.

]]> By: Gladys http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-598 Gladys Tue, 13 May 2008 03:24:01 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-598 My son has been in remission for 1 1/2 year and "we are LIVINGSTRONGER.He keeps supporting Armstrong since his diagnosis.Congratulations for the great JOb inspiration.!!Proud MOM . My son has been in remission for 1 1/2 year and “we are LIVINGSTRONGER.He keeps supporting Armstrong since his diagnosis.Congratulations for the great JOb inspiration.!!Proud MOM .

]]> By: Nickie http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-597 Nickie Tue, 13 May 2008 03:19:38 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-597 My beautiful 31-year-old daughter-in-law was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer on January 8, 2007. Since that time, she has endured continual chemo while completing her law degree, passing the bar, enjoying an 11-day gift vacation to Greece, and beginning a career as an attorney. I truly believe that prayer and attitude are everything! I will be wearing yellow tomorrow in her honor. My beautiful 31-year-old daughter-in-law was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer on January 8, 2007. Since that time, she has endured continual chemo while completing her law degree, passing the bar, enjoying an 11-day gift vacation to Greece, and beginning a career as an attorney. I truly believe that prayer and attitude are everything!

I will be wearing yellow tomorrow in her honor.

]]> By: Brenda http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-596 Brenda Tue, 13 May 2008 02:52:15 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-596 Its our time to reflect and make a statement to all the world that WE CAN make a difference. Breast C. survivor 2003 Its our time to reflect and make a statement to all the world that WE CAN make a difference.
Breast C. survivor 2003

]]> By: Karen Le Lay http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-595 Karen Le Lay Tue, 13 May 2008 02:46:33 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-595 My beloved husband is being treated for a tumor on his tonsil which has spread to the lymph node. He is undergoing chemotherapy and will need radiation treatments. I will wear yellow and do what I can to help fight this horrid disease. One thing we learned is that you become a survivor the day you are diagnosed. Thank you, Lance, for all you do for cancer survivors. My beloved husband is being treated for a tumor on his tonsil which has spread to the lymph node. He is undergoing chemotherapy and will need radiation treatments. I will wear yellow and do what I can to help fight this horrid disease. One thing we learned is that you become a survivor the day you are diagnosed. Thank you, Lance, for all you do for cancer survivors.

]]> By: Scott Joy http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-594 Scott Joy Tue, 13 May 2008 01:08:02 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-594 A small group celebrated LIVE<b>STRONG</b> Eve at our "Share a Meal, Share Your Story" potluck dinner in Stratham, NH, tonight. Looking forward to a great LIVE<b>STRONG</b> Day tomorrow! A small group celebrated LIVESTRONG Eve at our “Share a Meal, Share Your Story” potluck dinner in Stratham, NH, tonight. Looking forward to a great LIVESTRONG Day tomorrow!

]]> By: Juslin http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-593 Juslin Tue, 13 May 2008 00:14:52 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-593 My mothers dad and my fathers dad both passed away within a year of each other from cancer. I will be wearing my live strong gear. Keep on keepin on! My mothers dad and my fathers dad both passed away within a year of each other from cancer. I will be wearing my live strong gear. Keep on keepin on!

]]> By: Risha http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-592 Risha Mon, 12 May 2008 23:42:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-592 My mother passed away from a Brain tumor and 4 years ago my youngest was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lyphoblastic Leukemia. He has been in remission for 6 months and LIVINGSTRONG!! We applaud and support Lance. Congradulations and keep up the great work! Thank You! My mother passed away from a Brain tumor and 4 years ago my youngest was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lyphoblastic Leukemia. He has been in remission for 6 months and LIVINGSTRONG!! We applaud and support Lance. Congradulations and keep up the great work!

Thank You!

]]> By: Don LaVange http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-591 Don LaVange Mon, 12 May 2008 23:32:37 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-591 Currently have 2 forms of the dreaded disease in me! But asked to speak at a "Survivors Day" function at my local Cancer Center June 8. Thanks Lance! Keep on "Keepiin On". Currently have 2 forms of the dreaded disease in me! But asked to speak at a “Survivors Day” function at my local Cancer Center June 8.

Thanks Lance! Keep on “Keepiin On”.

]]> By: Kelly http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-590 Kelly Mon, 12 May 2008 22:48:40 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-590 My mother and father both passed away from Lung Cancer and I just loss a brother in law from a Brain Tumor. Best friend has survived Breast Cancer. I am wearing yellow and will forward information to my contact database for support! Blessings, My mother and father both passed away from Lung Cancer and I just loss a brother in law from a Brain Tumor.

Best friend has survived Breast Cancer.

I am wearing yellow and will forward information to my contact database for support!

Blessings,

]]> By: Barbara Alley http://blog.livestrong.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-589 Barbara Alley Mon, 12 May 2008 22:20:34 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/2008/05/12/getting-ready-for-livestrong-day/#comment-589 Posted a BLOG about LIVESTRONG on SPARKLEPEOPLE.com. My sister has been victorious over breast cancer for over 11 years. WEARING YELLOW! Posted a BLOG about LIVESTRONG on SPARKLEPEOPLE.com.

My sister has been victorious over breast cancer for over 11 years. WEARING YELLOW!

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