One Branch: Cancer Profiles

I would like to profile some of the people and charities that are connected to One Branch, my postcard subscriptions for people to support loved ones with cancer.

I will start with the one I know the best, me. If you are new to my blog, you can learn a lot about me by reading this Willow Glen Resident newspaper article written about me in 2005. I was training for a century with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that ultimately I was unable to do because of my lymphoma acting up. Team in Training is celebrating their 25th year of fundraising for blood cancers. Back in 2005, I raised $6,000 for research and I hope One Branch sales will add to their coffers.

Saturday, May 11th was the 13th anniversary of my lymphoma diagnosis. I still remember the phone call, but the rest of the day has disappeared from my memories. I remember before the call, and I remember the call, and I remember feeling 1,000 things at once after I hung up the phone. Then, I remember nothing. I am sure a lot of people can relate to that feeling of the world screeching to a halt. Last year on my NHL anniversary, I dedicated my post to my Stop NHL family, cancer survivors everywhere and all those left behind.

It's more poignant than ever to me now, seeing what my sweet friend and mama Meri is going through with her precious daughter. Stay tuned for the next cancer profile!