Exactly a year ago today, Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther, passed away from his battle with cancer at the age of 43. Boseman inspired others to believe that they can be anything they want (even superheroes). Boseman was diagnosed with… Read More »Remembering Chadwick Boseman
This story in Killeen, Texas will tug at your heartstrings. Rory McCracken, a three-year-old boy battling brain cancer was admitted to the hospital in May for a brain tumour the size of a golf ball. Unfortunately, even after surgery, the tumour… Read More »Parade for brain cancer patient
Ray Singleton, pianist and singer from Charleston, brought to America’s Got Talent a heartwarming story during his performance. Singleton’s wife Roslyn, a U.S. Navy veteran, is a survivor of brain cancer. In fact, she’s survived it twice. Ray sang an… Read More »AGT contestant wife brain cancer survivor
In 2003, John lost his sister, Emma, to a brain tumour, and she was only 32 years old. This year, from July 26th to August 1st, John will continuously swim over the 42.8-mile length of Lake Geneva to raise funds. Only… Read More »John Royden’s mad swim
Carol Wyllie’s ‘Chemo P!ssed Me Off‘ is an amazing read that is both raw and witty as Carol exposes the truth behind her experiences with breast cancer. Carol Wyllie is a two-time cancer survivor who calls out the “standard of care”… Read More »Chemo P!ssed Carol Wyllie Off
Jane Marczweski, a 30-year-old vocalist known as Nightbirde sang an original song that even made Simon Cowell emotional. Her performance earned her America’s Got Talent (AGT) golden buzzer. Nightbirde’s stunning voice wowed the judges, as she shared some tough personal news about… Read More »Nightbirde’s AGT Golden Buzzer
When I released my novel back in May, I dreamed that my message of spreading hope will connect with someone and encourage them to reach out and join my mission. I’ve received many messages of praise for my writing, but… Read More »It’s all worth it
Happy National Limerick Day, held every year on May 12. This day pays homage to the man who made the short poems widespread—Edward Lear. A limerick is a 5-line poem where the 1st, 2nd, and 5th lines rhyme AND the… Read More »Limerick Day
This Fact or Myth video series is a week-long series to honour #BrainAwarenessWeek. I released one video a day, starting on March 15th for a whole week to provide information about brain tumours. Tomorrow will be my last video post,… Read More »Brain Awareness Week
Martina McBride’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It‘ is coined the breast cancer song and I love the lyrics in this one because it walks you through the journey of a breast cancer patient and the struggles of accepting her… Read More »Surviving with McBride