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Inspirational Stories
Stories collected by Rita Putnam and Maranda Myrick
Sean Swarner's Story
Sean was diagnosed with two completely different types of cancer, once at the age of 13 with advanced stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma and again at the age of 16 with Askin's sarcoma where he was given fourteen days to live...
On May 16, 2002, at the age of 27, Sean became the first cancer survivor to reach Mount Everest's summit...
Piotr Kolodziej's Story
Living with leukemia for the last six years, 13-year-old Piotr discovered a hidden talent for painting that has given him comfort and purpose through long treatments and hospital stays.
James Kay's Story
One day in February of 2005, an 11-year-old James was diagnosed with a form of Ewing's sarcoma...
James has become the second-leading tackler for Montgomery Bell Academy..."If you really love something, pursue it with everything you've got," James says
Sarah Cook's Story
Sarah Cook, initially diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma at the age of 8, relapsed seven years later, has feared that she'd drop the Olympic torch when walking 300 metres along St. Denis in Montreal because of the cancer drugs that make her toes and fingers numb.
"...I was upset, but I wouldn't let this ruin my life. I was just like, fine, I'll beat it again," Sarah says.
Jarrett Mynear's Story
Jarrett was diagnosed with cancer six times from two years old until he succumbed to the disease at age 13. As a result of his treatment and rehabilitation, Jarrett spent a lot of time in hospitals...
As a patient himself, Jarrett knew that being in the hospital is scary and lonely. He also realized the importance of knowing that someone else was thinking about you as well. Jarrett’s goal in starting the Joy Cart was to bring excitement and joy into every child’s hospital stay.
Diana Garcia's Story
Diana was 11 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Diana is now an intern in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, giving back to the organization that helped her through her illness.
Riley Philpot's Story
Riley was diagnosed with a Wilm's Tumor in May 2006. Through her treatments Riley has played soccer whenever her platelet levels were high enough for her to get a green light.
Dustan Colyer's Story
Dustan at age of 6 was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor in 2000. In November 2005 Dustan's tumor recurred...
It's mid-May and the members of Plainwell metal/hard rock band KAOS Redeemed -- drummer Dustan Colyer, bassist Zach Blett, guitarist/vocalist Sean Griffin and guitarist Aaron Ringo -- are practicing in the small room dotted with posters of such rock legends as Slash, and a sign reading, "Warning: Only heavy metal music allowed on these premises."
Miranda Berry's Story
Twelve year old Miranda Berry wrote and illustrated her first book - "The Elements'' in the 4th grade. The story's a fantasy, an escape from the troubles of the real world.
John Challis 's Story
John was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver-lung cancer, in 2006… He had been begging the coach to put him in… “You’ll get killed out there,” Scott (John’s father) told him… But John made an argument to which his father had no rebuttal. “Dad, I’ve got cancer,” he said. “What else could happen to me?”…
