Personal Narrative: Childhood Cancer

Cancer on the one hand can be called as a disaster of life for most people;it affects brings death to some and depression and sadness for families and friends who were involved.Lots of people are mentally broken down by such a terrifying disease but some chose to fight against it.Terry Fox is a great example of a hero which has such life threatening illness still remains positive towards and always inspires other to cherish their lives.He tried to run all across the country with an artificial leg after his right leg was amputated six inches above the knee. He showed the whole world that it is still possible to gain hope and happiness even when life is dogged with illness or cancer; he raised money for cancer research in order to improve the medical techniques as same as to figure out a possible cure to save people’s life and to lessen their pain; he motivated people just

“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” The words of the great Jimmy Valvano. Jimmy was a Men’s Basketball Coach at N.C. State University. He is one of the greatest coaches of all time. But he is also the man who delivered the “Never Give Up” speech at the ESPY Awards in 1993. This has inspired so many people. It’s the thought of Cancer that often brings Jimmy into mind. Stuart Scott is also very inspirational when it comes to cancer. A real inspiration is Mrs. Spatz. She has beat cancer 4 times. Over and over again, she has fought and beat cancer. She is now a teacher at Wyndcroft Private School in Pottstown. Although she is my mother, she creates inspiration for many

According to the National Cancer Institute, everyday 43 kids are diagnosed with cancer, and in a year over 1,960 of them will die. That’s why the America Make a Wish Foundation grants a wish every 35 minutes to kids with life threatening diseases. They believe that in some cases, giving the kids their one heartfelt wish could be a real game changer. That's why, one way I’m going to pay it forward is sponsoring a wish.

“Lets not call cancer patients as patients, they are cancer fighters. They are brave hearts” - Vikrmn, Gura. Nowadays, you hear more and more people getting cancer(13). It is a stress that many people worry about. You worry if one of your parents will get it. You pray your children don't’ get it. It’s a constant worry. You watch television and you can get this horrible monster from microwaving your food, drinking bottled water, carrying your phone in your pocket, using deodorant, coloring your hair and much more. Finding a cure for cancer would be a prayer answered for many.

This experience allows me to donate my time, money, and commitment to impact the lives of patients taken by the effects of cancer. Participating in Relay for Life requires volunteer hours in and out of the event. This experience touched me in several ways; mainly because it showed me how many people struggle and continue to push through with this life-threatening disease. Learning how many people

Jim Valvano, a college basketball player at Rutgers University, broadcaster for the NCAA, father, and prolific college basketball coach for North Carolina State University, was presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the ESPY Awards on March 3, 1993. Valvano was fighting metastatic adenocarcinoma, a cancer of the bones, at the time and was not expected to live much longer. Because Valvano’s time was fading, sports fans from around the world were anticipating a powerful speech that they would remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. In his speech, Valvano is able to emotionally connect to his audience with the use of humor, enthusiasm, and urgency to encourage the audience to donate to The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

In 2009 my uncle was diagnosed with Cancer. Much like Sundiata, he did not display and fear in the face of danger. No matter how much his condition worsened, he stayed strong and shed no tears. For the sake of his family and friends, he did not want to show weakness. After his diagnosis, he underwent chemotherapy as well as many surgeries. He continued to work and support his family for as long as he could.

Cancer runs through my family like crazy, and it’s a tough situation to deal with as a patient and for the family of the patient. Brighten A Kid’s Day 5k/Bike Ride raises money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program where the

In 1941, we formally entered the war. Around the same time, the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center was opened, turning into the first state-possessed and operated clinic west of the Mississippi River dedicated solely to the consideration of cancer patients. I was seventeen years old when war had been declared on Germany. While the men were off at war, women would do as much as they could for the war exertion. Case in point, I went to the USO dance halls with the men who were being sent abroad. On the off chance that I wasn't there, I was helping in the greenhouse. At that point, the day of the assault on Pearl Harbor came around. Sincerely, I can't remember where I was at the time. Yet, I do recall the amount of praying we did and listening to the

“Don’t stop believing, hold on to that feeling”(10 Best Cancer Fighting Songs Ever - Above + Beyond Cancer) this quote is showing that no matter how hard you try you can get through it. Everyone is stronger than they think they are and don’t stop believing because it can get better. American Cancer Society helps one's diagnosed with cancer by other’s volunteering. It is an organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives, and helping people who are suffering. Initially, it can help people survive and even make them happier by simply do something good for others. Please donate your time and money to American Cancer Society an event for cancer patients because it helps people suffering from all kinds of cancer, has events to collect

On September 23, 2017, at Botanical Gardens, I participated in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. This was the third year that I supported my little cousin Jaylin Stukes who died February 4, 2017, of Cancer. Many people showed up to participate in the walk. I could smell the different hydrangeas and carnations along the trail. Since Jaylin death, I find myself walking more than ever. I go walking to the store, I go to the local school and walk around the track, I go to Mount Trashmore and walk the trail. I feel like the sequel to another Forest Gump movie.

While working at Tufts Medical Center this past week, I had the opportunity to help the oncology clinic with a donation and was introduced to Tony Stoddard. Tony Stoddard is the father of a 5-year-old boy, who passed away almost 4 years ago from neuroblastoma. Since his son passed away, he has been working to promote awareness of Childhood Cancer in hopes there will be more research and better funding for childhood cancer in the future. Stoddard brought boxes filled with toys, band aids, and other distraction tools to Tufts Floating Hospital. We helped by transporting the boxes from the parking garage to the oncology clinic. As we helped, he was able to tell me his story and his goals for the future. Back in 2013, he contacted various officials

After a while of sitting in my grandparents living room mindlessly playing with my toys I decided to get up. I walked towards the commotion going on in the small hallway connecting the living room to the kitchen. The gathering of people consisted of my mom, dad, grandpa, and grandma. Curious about what was going on I walked over to the group. I reached my mom and looked up to see that her eyes were bloodshot, as if she had been crying. I looked over to my dad and his face, like everyone else's, was grim. During this time I kept hearing one repeating word, cancer. I started to listen more closely to the conversation going on around me because even at the age of seven I knew that cancer was bad news. I listened intently and heard my mom explain how she had colon cancer.

Cancer is deadly, and people should do everything in their power to help find a cure. There is not a single person on this earth that has not been affected by cancer. Ghandi said, ‘be the change you want to see in your world.” Everyone should choose to “be the change” and choose to be a hero, even if it’s for someone you do not know.

Raising awareness is a step in the right direction to escalating advocacy and support for childhood cancer research (acco.org 1). One nationwide project that brings in the most financial aid for visitors and patients is St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital (StJude.org 1). The mission of St. Jude is "to advance cures and the means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment" (StJude.org 1). That being said, the support "helps ensure that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will continue its lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children” (StJudes.org 1). Few people realize the dire situation patients and families are in when they are deciding to not