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
Archives for November 2017
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