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Tag Archives: Cancer
The Death of Film Critic Roger Ebert
A Life Dedicated to Loving Movies
Today’s headlining story of The Chicago Sun Times truly marks the end of an era: the death of beloved film critic Roger Ebert at the age of 70. Earlier in the week, on his blog, Ebert had professed to struggling with … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Cancer, Chicago Sun-Times, Death, Ebert, Ebert & Roeper, Film, Film criticism, Film Reviews, Gene Siskel, Illinois, Movies, Richard Roeper, Roger Ebert, Siskel & Ebert
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Help Promote the Stories of a Girl Who Lost Her Battle with Cancer
Julie Forward DeMay's touching memoir needs a little promotional boost from the blogosphere.
Tomorrow, January 31st is IndiesForward day – a special blogging event dedicated to spreading the legacy of Julie Forward DeMay and her touching memoir, The Cell War Notebooks. What would you do when faced with a battle for your life? Author, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Book promotion, Cancer, Cervical cancer, IndiesForward, Julie Forward DeMay, Self-Publishing
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Pablove Shutterbugs Shows Children with Cancer the Healing Power of Creativity
Developing their creative voice through the art of photography
The mission of The Pablove Foundation is to fund pediatric cancer research and advances in treatment, educate and empower families, and improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through play, music and arts programs with hospitals. Annually, the … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Cancer, Children with Cancer, Los Angeles, Pablove Foundation, photography
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Because of Ezra Raises Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma
#800days helps patients tell their stories and fight one of the most common pediatric cancers
#800days and @BecauseofEzra Raise Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma #url# Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged 800days, Because of Ezra, Cancer, Most Common Pediatric Cancer, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric Cancer
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Dying to Do Letterman by Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina
Steve Mazan encourages others to chase their dreams, 'or die trying'
At age 35, ten years into his career, comedian Steve Mazan learned he had cancer and might have only five years to live. “The doctors told us [Mazan and his wife Denise], ‘Look, the tumors are slow-growing,’ Steve told Laughspin in … Continue reading
A True Story: Our Year Long Journey Preparing for Loss
Matt's wife was pregnant and dying of cancer.
In 2003, author and actor Matt Croke’s wife Lisa saw her mother diagnosed with cancer. In 2005, shortly after the birth of Matt and Lisa’s second daughter, Lisa discovered the lump on her own breast. Though doctors at first thought … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Book, Cancer, Coping with Loss, Lisa's Hope, Loss of a Parent, Loss of a Spouse, Matt Croke
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