10.30.10 Cancer Survivor and Adcocate Bekki Nill - For some people hockey is just a sport, but for myself and for Bekki Nill. It helps fight cancer. Bekki is the wife of the assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a breast cancer survivor and a tireless advocate for advocacy & patient empowerment. [Click to Play]
10.30.10 Cancer Survivor and Adcocate Bekki Nill
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
10.22.10 Rob of Project Boobies
When Rob found out that Kokolulu, a free retreat for cancer survivors in Hawaii was ripped off, he wanted to help. He founded an organization that helps fund Kokolulu called project boobies.
10.22.10 Rob of Project Boobies
10.22.10 Rob of Project Boobies
Thursday, October 14, 2010
10.14.10 Doreen Puglisi of the Pink Ribbon Program
When Doreen first started the pink ribbon program she never expected the impact it would have on her personally. After designing the program for breast cancer survivors she was faced with her own diagnosis just a few years later. Find out more about this inspiring woman and the pink ribbon program that she created that has now helped thousands of cancer survivors find much more than just range of motion and rehabilitation.
Friday, October 8, 2010
10.8.10 Author Melinda Marchiano
10.8.10 Author Melinda Marchiano
Thursday, September 30, 2010
9.30.10 Matthew Zachary of I'm Too Young For This Foundation
Matthew Zachary is a 14 year brain cancer survivor. He founded an organization called I'm Too Young For This Foundation, an organization that is the voice for young adult cancer survivors. I was one of stupid cancer's original bloggers in 2007. I believe Matt helped me find my voice as a blogger and advocate for cancer survivors. His organization has helped thousands of cancer survivors like myself get through treatment & survivorship and connect other young adult survivors who have gone through cancer.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
9.23.10 Lynette of Gateway for Cancer Research
When Lynette found out she was pregnant she was happy, she also found out that she had breast cancer. Many doctors told her to terminate her pregnancy in order to live. Lynette didn't want to do that. She went to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Not only is she cancer free, she has a healthy 12 year old son. Lynette liked the Cancer Treatment Centers of America so much she started volunteering and now she is the CEO of Gateway for Cancer Research a research org where 99 cents of every dollar goes to cancer research.
Friday, September 17, 2010
9.17.10 Julie of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
When Julie's mom passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2008 she was devastated. Julie wanted to find out more about the disease, so she went on the internet. She found the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, she was so impressed by part of their mission to create hope for those with pancreatic cancer, that she is now the event coordinator for the Milwaukee Affliate.
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