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On July 4, 2007, Leah’s doctor announced that she had Stage IV lung cancer. It sent my mind into a tailspin – Leah never indulged in cigarettes! Her response to the diagnosis was a simple question to the doctor, asking when she could go back to work. I looked at my daughter with amazement and hope. In the beginning, Leah stayed in survival mode, showing signs of strength and endurance, while suffering the effects of potent chemotherapy treatments and a host of other medications. Doctors beamed with amazement at her early positive response. I was sure it was a miracle and it increased our hope for her survival. Leah lost her battle with lung cancer on Sunday, March 29, 2008 at the age of 41 years. She is an inspiration to me. Her strength encourages me to focus on my commitment to support a memorial in her name, raising funds for lung cancer research to help increase the survivor rate.

Note: The affects of tobacco smoke on our health remains an ongoing issue because second hand smoke can cause more harm than direct smoking. Scientific research informs us about this danger and tells us what to do about it. Knowledge is power! This is a step toward preventing illnesses like lung cancer.

Our son was diagnosis with Osteosarcoma (form of soft tissue and bone cancer) back ’05 he has gone through chem and above the knee amputation.  Last year it was discovered in his left lung. He has had three surgeries to remove but on the fourth surgery it was discover he has cancer between his chest cavity and his left lung. The doctor said there was nothing he could do at this point because of the scar tissue and bleeding. He has gone through 4 weeks of radiation to kill one area in the lungs but know we are waiting on a Phase 1 study at John Hopkins to open up.  Osteosarcoma doesn’t get the same attention as other high profiled cancers we are fighting to change this.

We are standing on God’s decision that he will be healed, He give us the promise last year but this year we are standing firm on His decision.

Chris our family is standing with your family to find a cure for cancer no matter what type of cancer it is.

God Bless you and your family!!