Three years ago this weekend, I was diagnosed with my second cancer, a soft-tissue sarcoma. I remember with haunting clarity the early days and months of my diagnosis. This morning, I read a CNN article that highlighted how, in the United States, cancer will bypass heart disease as the No. 1 cause … [Read more...] about Teaching Resilience, Courage, and Perseverance by Barbi Appelquist
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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