Something’s really wrong with this world when something comes up, like Canadians who can’t pay for their healthcare anymore. But it all makes sense since this story involves a man with cancer and we all can imagine how costly the treatment could be even for those living in one of the most developed countries in the world. Having this in mind, his son came up with a great idea to help make ends meet.
Something’s really wrong with this world when something comes up, like Canadians who can’t pay for their healthcare anymore.
When Michael Moyles was 27, he received an injury that changed his life completely. Although the CT scan showed no serious injury and the doctors allowed him to return home the next evening, they decided to run an MRI scan, as a precaution. That’s when things started going downhill.
When Michael Moyles was 27, he received an injury that changed his life completely. Although the CT scan showed no serious injury and the doctors allowed him to return home the next evening, ...
Most athletes are known for pushing themselves to the limits and Maarten van der Weijden from the Netherlands is no exception. Recently the swimmer attempted to swim the entire 200 kilometers (120 mi) long track of the Elfstedentocht in the Netherlands. The sole reason behind the event was to raise funds for cancer research, a cause close to Maarten’s heart.
Most athletes are known for pushing themselves to the limits and Maarten van der Weijden from the Netherlands is no exception.
12 countries – 15 flights – 28,211 total miles traveled – 5 hotel night stays – 1 confiscated tripod – 7 wonders – 13 days. I fell 50-feet climbing in Yosemite, got hit by a car and then diagnosed with skin cancer, all in one month. Two weeks later, I decided to see the 7 New Wonders of the World in just 13 days with a new outlook on life: to live more now.
12 countries – 15 flights – 28,211 total miles traveled – 5 hotel night stays – 1 confiscated tripod – 7 wonders – 13 days.
The man rocking the pink tutu is named Bob Carey, and for over 10 years, he's been running around in it for a very special person: his wife, Linda. When Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer, Bob, a photographer, did two of the things he knew how to do best: He got out his camera and his silly humor.
The man rocking the pink tutu is named Bob Carey, and for over 10 years, he's been running around in it for a very special person: his wife, Linda.
There’s no Make-A-Wish Foundation for dogs, but if there were, Nicole Elliot could be its CEO. The Columbus, Georgia resident recently adopted Chester, a cancer-ridden dog, from Animal Ark Rescue. When Eliot saw “hospice needed” posted by a charity, she decided to take the dog in to make his last days as happy as possible.
There’s no Make-A-Wish Foundation for dogs, but if there were, Nicole Elliot could be its CEO. The Columbus, Georgia resident recently adopted Chester, a cancer-ridden dog, from Animal Ark Rescue.
2 and a half years ago, then-6-year-old Christian McPhilamy decided to grow his hair long. He was teased at school and often mistaken for a girl, but he never changed his mind because he had a very special goal – to donate 10-inch-long locks of his hair to make wigs for children being treated for cancer.
2 and a half years ago, then-6-year-old Christian McPhilamy decided to grow his hair long. He was teased at school and often mistaken for a girl, ...
Athena Krueger was a lifelong planner. She had a successful career in software sales and a happy marriage. Her next plan was to become a mom. Sadly, her plan was thrown for a loop when she discovered a painful lump in one of her breasts just 15 weeks into her pregnancy. The lump was discovered to be cancer, and was already aggressive.
Athena Krueger was a lifelong planner. She had a successful career in software sales and a happy marriage. Her next plan was to become a mom.
Commuters riding the buses in Chicago are about to see a whole lot more butts, but it’s all for a good cause. Meredith’s Miracles, a charity established to raise awareness about colon cancer and rectal cancer, covered the backsides of Chicago’s buses with bums that invite commuters to get their colons checked.
Commuters riding the buses in Chicago are about to see a whole lot more butts, but it’s all for a good cause.
A 7-year-old named Hannah Gorsegnor decided to do something incredible. She shaved her head to show support for children suffering from cancer (specifically, her younger sister, Natalie).
A 7-year-old named Hannah Gorsegnor decided to do something incredible. She shaved her head to show support for children suffering from cancer (specifically, her younger sister, Natalie).
Rosemary Capitolo is a 71-year-old grandmother from San Jose, California who won’t let anything, including her ovarian cancer, get her down. After knitting herself a cute red wig for her Halloween costume, she decided to wear it anyway after she lost her hair to chemotherapy.
Rosemary Capitolo is a 71-year-old grandmother from San Jose, California who won’t let anything, including her ovarian cancer, get her down.
This is 6-year-old Charlie Tillotson, from Devon, England. Charlie always wanted to grow her hair as long as Rapunzel and vowed never to cut it.
This is 6-year-old Charlie Tillotson, from Devon, England. Charlie always wanted to grow her hair as long as Rapunzel and vowed never to cut it.
Doretta Norris was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, and after doctors found a tumor in her right breast, Norris decided to undergo a double mastectomy.
Doretta Norris was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, and after doctors found a tumor in her right breast, Norris decided to undergo a double mastectomy.
In October of 2012, a mother named Amy was diagnosed with stage 3C metastatic ovarian cancer. The diagnosis was a terrible one, but after surgery, 4 months of chemo and lots of struggling, it looked like things were beginning to look up.
Her cancer was in remission for only a year before she and her family received awful news. It was back, only this time it was resistant to traditional treatment. That means her cancer will ultimately be terminal.
In October of 2012, a mother named Amy was diagnosed with stage 3C metastatic ovarian cancer. The diagnosis was a terrible one, but after surgery, 4 months of chemo and lots of struggling, ...
There’s an 18 year-old girl from Kansas who is fighting a battle that most of us wouldn’t be able to handle. She has stage 4 Glioblastoma, a brain tumor. But instead of locking herself away and being depressed, Alisa is truly living. Not only that, but she is inspiring people worldwide to help her achieve her dreams.
There’s an 18 year-old girl from Kansas who is fighting a battle that most of us wouldn’t be able to handle. She has stage 4 Glioblastoma, a brain tumor.
Everyone should be lucky enough to have one true friend in life. Gerdi McKenna has 11.
Everyone should be lucky enough to have one true friend in life. Gerdi McKenna has 11.