Category Archives: personal story
Piver Skunk Train Gang
Five years ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma stage 4. Thanks to a lot of great doctors at UCSF and the medical breakthroughs for this disease, I’m happy to say I’m in full remission. Events like this one today … Continue reading
Now I Will Help Light The Night
My name is Porchialean and cancer has been a blessing for me. You might find that hard to believe but the statement has a lot of meaning to me. First let me tell you about my life. I am now … Continue reading
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Honored Hero Finn Whelan
My name is Hillary Whelan and I am the mother of Finn, this year’s Honored Hero for the San Francisco Light the Night Walk. When I was asked to write for this blog I knew there were lots of things … Continue reading
Carole’s Crew
Carole My name is Terri, and in 2009, I participated in Light the Night for the first time. Our team name is Carole’s Crew and we walked in memory of our Mother, Aunt, Sister, Grandma and Friend, Carole Carter. Last … Continue reading
Living Proof that You’re Making a Difference
A quick look at this blog and you can see how leukemia and lymphoma affects all sorts of people, at any stage of life. I’m one of those people, who at 25 got a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. For me … Continue reading
I’m Stronger Today Because of My Yesterday
“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” -Winnie the Pooh When I was told I had Leukemia, my first thought was “I’m going to lose all my hair.” No more fun, friends, … Continue reading
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Let’s Knockout Blood Cancers
When I was first asked to contribute to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night blog, I hesitated. The thought of putting words into why we participate in the Light The Night walk was a little overwhelming to say … Continue reading
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Honored Hero: Finn Whelan
Honored Heroes are patients of all ages who are currently undergoing treatment, or who are in remission from a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease or myeloma. Our Heroes are the reason The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is … Continue reading
