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Family/Faith/Fears/Fate/Feelings/Future- 7 years post cancer diagnosis

May 30, 2015
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MARIT IS A 7 YEAR CANCER SURVIVOR TODAY!!! Today is officially the 7 year anniversary of Marit’s cancer diagnosis.  Exactly 7 years ago today was one of the darkest days of my entire life. I have written about the journey via her CaringBridge site: Marit’s CaringBridge Site I have given several speeches on behalf of  St. Jude and as part of her story always quote the physician coming out of the MRI room midway through […]

Festive Fundraiser with a Few St. Jude (and other) Friends/Family. Life is not always FAIR!

April 11, 2015
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Last evening I attended the 6th annual “Hope in The Harbor” Fundraising Gala in Baltimore Founded by my Friend Judi Imel.  My daughter, Marit and I spoke at the inaugural gala and I have attended every one since then. Judi’s daughter was also treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and was just 9 months ahead of us in starting her treatment.  I met Judi during my first week at St. Jude.   She had […]