Tonight I went to a fundraiser in our City to buy a very expensive 3D Imaging Device for diagnosing and treating people with cancer. It was a beautiful evening filled with many heartwarming stories of hope from people going through cancer, those who have lost loved ones to cancer and those who have beaten cancer. It was a reminder of how fragile our lives are and how we can be touched at any moment with the disease.
I think one of my favourite moments was when a women got up and spoke about how she's lived with cancer for more than a few years and what it's brought to her life. It wasn't a story of sadness but one of gratitude for all the love she has received during her battle and the inner strength she has found to keep going. She's learned to appreciate life more, live life more fully and continues to "kick cancer in the butt," as she put it : ) This beautiful woman reminded me and I think everyone in the room tonight that we don't need to get cancer to learn the lessons she has. We need to live life fully every minute, to love deeply and be grateful for everything we have.
The people in our City were very generous and the night was a huge success. A big warm hug goes out to everyone involved in tonight's event and the amazing piece of equipment that the money raised will help buy.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone : )
Always good to hear positive stories about cancer and how it can be fought. I've always thought the biggest cancer fighter is attitude.
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