Cancer isn't a beautiful thing. It's a terrible thing that have taken the lives of many people that are close and dear to our hearts. But despite the ambiguity (that's a GRE word) of this terrible disease, it makes us very appreciative of what we have. Ever since I've been in SigEp, I've naturally become one of those people who step up for community service events.
I remember my very first community service event that I was a part of. I actually helped rally support in the Greek system for it to bring awareness out there for it. It was for Rachael Donaldson from the Women's Softball Team who was diagnosed with cancer. There was a walk-a-thon for it at the track. It was a good time.
As I sit here reminiscing on that day, three years later, I'm doing the Susan G. Komen run to help raise money for breast cancer research at the end of October.
Anyhow, here's that email I got from the Lance Armstrong Foundation earlier today.
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Dear Mark:
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Eleven years ago today, I was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. I probably felt the same as anyone else who has ever been diagnosed — I was in complete shock. I can now say that my life is better because of my cancer experience.
Cancer gave me focus, a purpose and a lot to live for. This is a life I owe to cancer.
To celebrate my cancer anniversary, I am dedicating myself to achieving another critical victory: passing a historic constitutional amendment in Texas that will invest $3 billion in cancer research, prevention, early detection and control programs that we know will save lives. If passed, Texas will generate research and advancements that will apply to the fight against cancer across America and the globe.
On my anniversary, I'm asking you to take your own steps to fight cancer. Please pick just one—or all three—of the opportunities below to celebrate cancer survivorship and help gain victory over this disease.
Order a free LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook for yourself or for a loved one who is fighting cancer. The LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook contains helpful survivorship information, worksheets to get organized and stories shared by other cancer survivors.
Speak out in the fight against cancer. The LIVESTRONG Army and the historic LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum made cancer part of the national dialogue. Sign the LIVESTRONG Army petition or send a message to presidential candidates.
Donate to the LAF. Your tax-deductible donation today will help the Lance Armstrong Foundation continue to unite people in the cancer fight through programs, experiences and the LIVESTRONG Army. Our efforts focus on preventing cancer, ensuring access to screening and care, investing in research and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Cancer affects everyone. Actions you take for yourself, in your family and in your community will help us all realize the dream of ending suffering and death due to cancer.
Join me in celebrating cancer survivorship today.
LIVESTRONG,
