Comments on: Who Inspires You? http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sally D http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5818 Sally D Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:04:14 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5818 Your post made me smile and I can relate, on some level, anyway. My daughter was diagnosed w/ the same cancer at the age of 15. She was extremely lucky! She had a large polyp removed from her intestinal tract and, thankfully, it hadn't spread. She had 2 rounds of chemo and is cancer free! She is now 19, a college student, and will be the chair for the Relay for Life event at her college. She, like your son, had to deal with way too much at a time when they should have been having the time of their life. I'm so proud of her! Happy birthday to your son! Your post made me smile and I can relate, on some level, anyway. My daughter was diagnosed w/ the same cancer at the age of 15. She was extremely lucky! She had a large polyp removed from her intestinal tract and, thankfully, it hadn’t spread. She had 2 rounds of chemo and is cancer free! She is now 19, a college student, and will be the chair for the Relay for Life event at her college. She, like your son, had to deal with way too much at a time when they should have been having the time of their life. I’m so proud of her! Happy birthday to your son!

]]> By: Tracy D http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5817 Tracy D Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:20:05 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5817 My son Robert inspires me. At age 15 he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. At one point I was told I only had days to weeks left with him. He is my only child. He was truly a miracle on 34th street (Childrens Hosp in Philly). He not only started to get well but is turning 22 this month. He has taught me strength in every sense of the word. I couldnt love him more. Good luck to all of the people who has survived cancer or are going through it now and to the families. We tend to forget that you are also going through hell with us while we are taking care of our loved one. My son Robert inspires me. At age 15 he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. At one point I was told I only had days to weeks left with him. He is my only child. He was truly a miracle on 34th street (Childrens Hosp in Philly). He not only started to get well but is turning 22 this month. He has taught me strength in every sense of the word. I couldnt love him more. Good luck to all of the people who has survived cancer or are going through it now and to the families. We tend to forget that you are also going through hell with us while we are taking care of our loved one.

]]> By: Suzanne http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5816 Suzanne Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:42:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5816 There are many who inspire me but i think the closest to my mind and Heart is a dear friend Rob Moore who suffered Kidney Cancer and after going two years past his given time( by docs) he succumbed to this horrible disease on Jan 1 2009. he was a beloved friend and fellow DJ a man loved and missed by many, He guided me in how to fight with as much grace and honor as i can muster and for that i will be forever grateful!! Rob Moore You inspired me then and to this day!!! Every time i wanna give up i hear you telling me thats just not allowed in our world and feel your boot kickin me right off my pity pot. You will always be remembered and LOVED!!! There are many who inspire me but i think the closest to my mind and Heart is a dear friend Rob Moore who suffered Kidney Cancer and after going two years past his given time( by docs) he succumbed to this horrible disease on Jan 1 2009. he was a beloved friend and fellow DJ a man loved and missed by many, He guided me in how to fight with as much grace and honor as i can muster and for that i will be forever grateful!! Rob Moore You inspired me then and to this day!!! Every time i wanna give up i hear you telling me thats just not allowed in our world and feel your boot kickin me right off my pity pot. You will always be remembered and LOVED!!!

]]> By: Lisa http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5815 Lisa Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:04:51 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5815 Who Inspires me? My father...Cancer fighter for 4 years. Even though he has received a VERY grim diagnoses last week of tumors covering his body ~ He still fights and still hopes for a cure. Who Inspires me? My father…Cancer fighter for 4 years. Even though he has received a VERY grim diagnoses last week of tumors covering his body ~ He still fights and still hopes for a cure.

]]> By: lorene franke http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5814 lorene franke Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:12:07 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5814 You will be in my prayers! Keep the Faith! You will be in my prayers! Keep the Faith!

]]> By: Tony@Thatoneparticularharbor http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5813 Tony@Thatoneparticularharbor Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:40:46 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5813 The Fat Cyclist and his strong family inspire me even in a time of tremendous loss. I do not know him, but he is amazing. He has a must read blog. LiveStrong. Tony The Fat Cyclist and his strong family inspire me even in a time of tremendous loss. I do not know him, but he is amazing. He has a must read blog. LiveStrong.

Tony

]]> By: Mekael L. Shane http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5812 Mekael L. Shane Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:53:11 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5812 I am inspired by my mother, grandfather and uncle.. I am truly energized by watching those who have been diagnosed with one of the various forms of Cancer, fight their diagnoses daily, with spirits that are so strong and amazing, that I can't help but be positively impacted by them, and this fills me with HOPE. However, I am intrinsically inspired by the legacies of those whom I lost that were dear to me. The legacies of my mother Joyce Maul, my grandfather John Maul and my uncle David Maul, and my godmother Sharon Birden. Their presences during the course of my life, still motivates and inspires me to want to forever, involve myself in this global war on Cancer. And I am doing so as a LiveSTRONG Army - Leader. I am inspired by my mother, grandfather and uncle..

I am truly energized by watching those who have been diagnosed with one of the various forms of Cancer, fight their diagnoses daily, with spirits that are so strong and amazing, that I can’t help but be positively impacted by them, and this fills me with HOPE.

However, I am intrinsically inspired by the legacies of those whom I lost that were dear to me. The legacies of my mother Joyce Maul, my grandfather John Maul and my uncle David Maul, and my godmother Sharon Birden. Their presences during the course of my life, still motivates and inspires me to want to forever, involve myself in this global war on Cancer. And I am doing so as a LiveSTRONG Army – Leader.

]]> By: patricia mancine http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5811 patricia mancine Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:41:28 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5811 a breast cancer survivor of only a few months myself--i look at anyone who has faced cancer with courage and a positive kick-ass attitude is my hero--they all inspire me. our own son had cancer 3 years ago-same kind as Lance armstrong--he beat it and so can anyone else. We no longer live for Hope , we live for the CURE! a breast cancer survivor of only a few months myself–i look at anyone who has faced cancer with courage and a positive kick-ass attitude is my hero–they all inspire me. our own son had cancer 3 years ago-same kind as Lance armstrong–he beat it and so can anyone else. We no longer live for Hope , we live for the CURE!

]]> By: Peter Dive http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5810 Peter Dive Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:52:44 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5810 I battled cancer in 1998, and beat it. Cancer clarifies the mind, what's important, who's important.. I came out of it knowing life is precious and to follow your dreams . My passion was photography, so I got out of management, and pursued photography, until I found my niche, surf lifestyle and surf action photography. Im 45 and thrilled to get out of bed every day at the crack of dawn to drive to a beach in Southern Cali to shoot surfers.. Its the only thing in my life that I can honestly say makes to truly happy. i may not be the best surf photographer, thats not important, Im doing what i love and experiencing a new joy in my life. so to all the dreamers, keep dreaming. follow your heart and your dream. My heroes are all the people who have battled cancer..we are in a league of our own and until you have been down that road, you cant see things clearly. And to all the doctors and nurses everywhere, you are the angels doing amazing work. thank you. And Lance Armstrong, look at the monster you have created with LIVESTRONG, wow, such a wonderful monster.. helping so many. thank you I battled cancer in 1998, and beat it. Cancer clarifies the mind, what’s important, who’s important.. I came out of it knowing life is precious and to follow your dreams . My passion was photography, so I got out of management, and pursued photography, until I found my niche, surf lifestyle and surf action photography. Im 45 and thrilled to get out of bed every day at the crack of dawn to drive to a beach in Southern Cali to shoot surfers.. Its the only thing in my life that I can honestly say makes to truly happy. i may not be the best surf photographer, thats not important, Im doing what i love and experiencing a new joy in my life. so to all the dreamers, keep dreaming. follow your heart and your dream. My heroes are all the people who have battled cancer..we are in a league of our own and until you have been down that road, you cant see things clearly. And to all the doctors and nurses everywhere, you are the angels doing amazing work. thank you. And Lance Armstrong, look at the monster you have created with LIVESTRONG, wow, such a wonderful monster..
helping so many. thank you

]]> By: Julie Conn http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5809 Julie Conn Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:12:03 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5809 My little friends at St.Jude, Dax Locke- age 2 fighting AML M7, Elizabeth Dunford age 2 fighting AML M7, Alex Denton age 3 fighting AML M7, Trevor Vampran age 16 beating AML M7, and all the others not mentioned and all of the ^^angels^^ that WON their battle. They inspire me every single day. They are the true HEROES, they are in the trenches of LIFE & DEATH every single day, fighting for thier lives and they don't know WHY?, but they do it with a smile. They push and keep going, with parents who have such FAITH and STRENGTH! I look at these families and realize how truly blessed I am to be healthy and how lucky I am to KNOW someone SO STRONG!!! Bless those BABIES!!! My little friends at St.Jude, Dax Locke- age 2 fighting AML M7, Elizabeth Dunford age 2 fighting AML M7, Alex Denton age 3 fighting AML M7, Trevor Vampran age 16 beating AML M7, and all the others not mentioned and all of the ^^angels^^ that WON their battle. They inspire me every single day. They are the true HEROES, they are in the trenches of LIFE & DEATH every single day, fighting for thier lives and they don’t know WHY?, but they do it with a smile. They push and keep going, with parents who have such FAITH and STRENGTH! I look at these families and realize how truly blessed I am to be healthy and how lucky I am to KNOW someone SO STRONG!!! Bless those BABIES!!!

]]> By: Michael Birdsong http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5808 Michael Birdsong Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:01:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5808 My wife Patricia inspires me. She is a ten year breast cancer survivor. She was by her mother's side 24 hours a day for a week in hospice to allow her mom to die of metastatic colon cancer with dignity, love and grace earlier this year.. She's raised tens of thousands of dollars to support cancer survivorship, research and awareness. She went on a medical mission to a third work country to help bring much needed surgical services to a very poor population. Daily, in her job, she helps surgical patients who have the exact same diagnosis she received. She has full supported me in my crazy philanthropic projects: a cross country bicycle ride I did across the USA with raise $1000's of dollars for cancer foundations, two weeks of volunteering at a camp for critically ill children, the list goes on. She has no twitter account, no television appearances, no web page, just a huge heart and desire to help people. She inspires me. My wife Patricia inspires me.

She is a ten year breast cancer survivor. She was by her mother’s side 24 hours a day for a week in hospice to allow her mom to die of metastatic colon cancer with dignity, love and grace earlier this year..

She’s raised tens of thousands of dollars to support cancer survivorship, research and awareness. She went on a medical mission to a third work country to help bring much needed surgical services to a very poor population. Daily, in her job, she helps surgical patients who have the exact same diagnosis she received.

She has full supported me in my crazy philanthropic projects: a cross country bicycle ride I did across the USA with raise $1000′s of dollars for cancer foundations, two weeks of volunteering at a camp for critically ill children, the list goes on.

She has no twitter account, no television appearances, no web page, just a huge heart and desire to help people.

She inspires me.

]]> By: Tricia Seidenspinner http://blog.livestrong.org/2009/08/12/who-inspires-you/#comment-5807 Tricia Seidenspinner Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:26:03 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=2784#comment-5807 My fellow Stage IV Breast Cancer survivORS - although we may not have a cure YET, we are living - and I consider us survivors, in the truest sense. My fellow Stage IV Breast Cancer survivORS – although we may not have a cure YET, we are living – and I consider us survivors, in the truest sense.

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