For the past 11 years I have worked with a core group of dedicated volunteers on my pet project The Honeysuckle Foundation for Children with Cancer http://www.honeysucklefoundation.org. While initially formed due to Alicia's wish to help other kids by my than 7-year-old cancer warrior, Honeysuckle has persevered. We have outlasted many things that should have…
Pediatric Cancer Awareness
September is almost over and with it the hope that pediatric cancer awareness month would get national attention and major support. Cancer is a terrible disease no matter who the victim is young or old, but even more so for a child. The battle to beat cancer and survive becomes paramount when kids should be enjoying childhood…
Motivation
Motivation comes from within. Our lives keep us moving towards goals and our aspirations get us there. It is when we really want something that we work the hardest. Complacency gets you no where, yet motivation can move mountains. I have devoted the past ten years to my pet project The Honeysuckle Foundation for Children…
The end of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The end of September is here and National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is almost over. Another year passes and more kids are getting sick. October brings Breast Cancer Awareness month and everything will be pink. The NFL dedicates itself to it with pink hats, cleats and gloves. The Empire State building will be flooded with pink lights…
My cause is childhood cancer, what’s yours?
I am crazy about a cause. Unlike others who like to be involved and 'give back' because they feel it is the right thing to do, I have a personal stake in my cause. In fact, I founded my cause eight years ago when my then 7-year-old inspired me. My cause is childhood cancer and the Honeysuckle Foundation…
I wrote a book…
I wrote a book. I guess it is really no major feat nowadays, since everyone including 'Snooki' and 'JWoww' have written books, in my opinion much about nothing. I think my book is good and those who have read it tell me so, but my book gets no attention. I have no morning news shows wanting to…
Wear our heart on your sleeve
I am constantly thinking of ways to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Living with me is sometimes like living in a marketing 'think tank' as I am always looking for the novel idea that will take root and spread like wildfire across this country. It may just be a pipe dream, but I…
Heroism
The tragedy in Arizona is all over the news. We have been inundated with media reporting any and all aspects of it and the heroism many exhibited during this time. I am happy for these stories of courage, but I also feel we should remember those who are heroic each and everyday of their lives. …
New Year’s Resolution
2010 is almost over and a new year about to begin. I am ready to take the Christmas decorations down and get life back into some order. After a busy two weeks with my family around to celebrate all that is good in our lives, they have left and I need to get back to…
Cancer Sucks!
I use to wear a button during my daughters illness that read 'Cancer Sucks!'. It was a bright yellow button with red lettering about 2 inches across and it could have been a shining neon light for all the attention my little button got. It showed me that no matter where I went, whether at…
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