The Only Thing Tougher Than a Rollergirl is a Cancer Survivor

by admin on February 23, 2010

The Omaha Rollergirls are helping save lives from cancer by taking part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life on June 5/6. Our goal this year is to raise over $2010 for the fight against cancer.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives people in a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

In addition to helping people celebrate, remember, and fight back, Relay For Life also helps raise much-needed funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. Read more

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Joe Bacal – Control Amid Chaos

by admin on February 19, 2010

Featuring Joe Bacal – Control Amid Chaos

Joe BacalJoe Bacal refuses to let chaos bring him down. He thrives in the extreme world of off-road racing. And he waged war on cancer and won. Now, Joe’s on a mission to help others take control of the chaos in their lives. A lifelong car enthusiast and professional test driver, Joe was on vacation with his family when he discovered a lump that seemed to randomly grow and shrink. Read more

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Shaving her head for daughter who died of cancer.

February 18, 2010

Diane Moore  shaving her head http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/diane4  for her 9 year old DD who died of cancer.  Please consider sponsoring her. http://bit.ly/bfiCgh Follow her on Twitter at @striving4more

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Where do you find HOPE?

January 15, 2010

Wikipedia says “Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one’s life. Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.”
MyHopeSpace wants to know what drives you, where do you find hope, what gives you the strength [...]

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Dr. Stephen Lemon teams up with MyHopeSpace

November 16, 2009

Now, you can ask board certified Oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon questions online, anonymously, and for free. Dr. Lemon has teamed up with MyHopeSpace.com to provide this valuable service to the public.
At MyHopeSpace.com our goal is to encourage a sharing, thoughtful community for everyone touched by cancer. We are proud to introduce board certified Oncologist [...]

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BCF and MyHopeSpace: An Online Community

March 10, 2009

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation becomes a Sponsoring Partner of MyHopeSpace.com.  Now cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their support network have an easy way to communicate and share their stories, struggles, and accomplishments with one another. Join Beckstrand in building an online community at MyHopeSpace (http://www.myhopespace.com/beckstrand), where you can read what others have to say about their [...]

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Extreme makeover, thanks to cancer

February 9, 2009

In December, 2005, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ was found in my left breast. Although surprised because 13 years had elapsed since my first cancer (well beyond “cured”), my strongest emotion was annoyance. The previous 18 months had been devoted to caring for my dying father, then my widowed mother; by comparison the cancer was just [...]

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Lisa Willman – What Cancer Gave To Me

January 10, 2009

As of April 6, 2008 I am happy to be celebrating my “2nd birthday.” Yes, it’s been two years since my diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 38. I think every survivor has gone through the “why me’s,” and wondering what we could have done differently to prevent this occurrence. Here I was, [...]

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CureSearch.org

December 17, 2008

collaboration, compassion, research… life
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation is dedicated to raising private funds for childhood cancer research for the Children’s Oncology Group, the world’s largest cooperative cancer research organization. Together, we are committed to conquering childhood cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.
CureSearch Children’s Oncology Group is a network of more than 5,000 physicians, nurses, [...]

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Row for Hope

November 26, 2008

Visit the Row for Hope website at http://www.rowforhope.com
Row for Hope, and all that we hope to accomplish, is dedicated to the memory of Katherine Raub Ridley. A passionate and devoted champion of worthy causes, Kathie’s life and works centered around her family, her commitment to historic preservation, her energetic pursuit of a host of interests [...]

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