About a year ago I got into running marathons as a way to support my little brother, who has blood cancer. Since then, I've run three and raised several thousands of dollars toward research and support for blood cancer patients. On Sunday, one of the many friends I have made passed away.
I was asked to speak at a memorial celebrating his life, and I spoke for about 3-4 minutes. This is the gist of what I said:
"We are not only fighting a disease. We are fighting the lonliness, the fear, and the helplessness that too often accompanies cancer. We are rallying together with passion and extending our middle finger to the idea that there is no hope. We are celebrating each other's presence and life, and by doing so...we win."
I hope these words may be of some use to you. Rest in peace, Skip.
I was asked to speak at a memorial celebrating his life, and I spoke for about 3-4 minutes. This is the gist of what I said:
"We are not only fighting a disease. We are fighting the lonliness, the fear, and the helplessness that too often accompanies cancer. We are rallying together with passion and extending our middle finger to the idea that there is no hope. We are celebrating each other's presence and life, and by doing so...we win."
I hope these words may be of some use to you. Rest in peace, Skip.
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qdd:
I'm sorry you lost your friend 
I have lost both my mother and sister to cancer and it's awful. Fuck cancer is right!
I have lost both my mother and sister to cancer and it's awful. Fuck cancer is right!
nixon:
I agree-having been through a death, my advice tends to be things like 'how many death certificates did you get? Get three times that many'.