I would like to introduce Harry, one of the many children of courage … a shining star. Harry was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML, at 6 months of age. Katie, his mom, said, “Knowing your child has cancer is bad enough. Then finding out it’s a rare type, then an aggressive … [Read more...] about Meet Harry
Archives for November 2017
Five Days of Chemo
By Suleika Jaouad Day 1 No matter what I do — skip breakfast, set multiple alarms or go to sleep early the night before — I always seem to arrive at the hospital exactly 30 minutes late for my appointments. Today is Monday, and it’s the first of five straight days I’ll go to the hospital to … [Read more...] about Five Days of Chemo
Running with Scars by Barbi Applequist
On Friday, June 28, I received official notice that I will be running the Nike Women's Half Marathon in San Francisco on October 30. I am a runner and a two-time cancer survivor. One year ago today, I laced up my first pair of proper running shoes even though I had a hard time standing up straight. … [Read more...] about Running with Scars by Barbi Applequist
Out Living It, by Beth Pointer
In March of last year, I got a random call from some dude named Mary regarding my application with an organization called First Descents. I had no idea what he was talking about. Thanks, chemo brain! I am 37 years old, and I’m in remission—whatever that means. I wasn’t what I’d pictured a cancer … [Read more...] about Out Living It, by Beth Pointer
3 Time Cancer Survivor Turned Chief Eternal Optimist by Donna Deegan
Chief Eternal Optimist. That’s the title under my name these days. When the director of my foundation told me we’d be printing business cards and asked if I’d like to be addressed as CEO, the first thought that came to my mind was, Only if I can be the Chief Eternal Optimist. It’s far more … [Read more...] about 3 Time Cancer Survivor Turned Chief Eternal Optimist by Donna Deegan