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A hearty congratulations to Val and her team of volunteers for putting on a very good patient meeting last night in Edmonton. Val drove the three hours up to Edmonton from Calgary in less than ideal road conditions in snow and ice and sleet and hail (maybe she used to be a US postal delivery woman). The freezing temperature did not stop the nearly one hundred guests from attending. They got good stuff from doctors Fairey, North and Turner and seemed to really appreciate the evening. I enjoyed it too, putting faces to names and sharing stories. Well done folks one and all. These occasions are vitally important for those who feel that they are on their own when this disease rears its ugly head. No way! You are never alone.
I echo what Greg just said! I’ve been away from this site for many months as I launch back into my life with a vengeance post BC. I attended the session last night in Edmonton so I could personally meet, hug and thank the people who helped me through my journey with BC. Greg, David and Val I can’t thank you enough! Jack — I sent some hugs for you too!
Even though I’m a year and a half out from my treatment (neoadjuvant chemo and RC with Neo), it was still very helpful to once again hear the information about BC — helps to keep putting it in perspective, I continue to learn and now I can actually listen to the words without panic/fear. On top of all that I was even able to meet a new found Neo Buddy right here in the Edmonton area!
It was also important to hear Greg’s amazing words about perspective and the call to action: do even one small thing to help someone else. I remember what it felt like for me when Jack answered my very first email in those early days. Through BCC I’ve had a few opportunities to help others simply by sharing my experience.
Thanks again to you Greg, Val and David for bringing the faces of BCC to Edmonton and for all that you do!
Cheers!This meeting was very informative, inspirational and thought provoking. Thanks to all those who organized it. Thanks also to Val & Greg for sharing their personal journeys. It has helped me deal with challenges I am currently facing.
It was nice to be able to put faces to names I recognized from this website. Kudos to David & Jack for creating this organization and to all who contribute in big and small ways to support, encourage, inform and companion. I know I am not alone.
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