My mom signed up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2010. We got her a bike and away she went, out on the road to train for the event. Her tenacity to succeed was tireless. She wanted it so bad. One evening over dinner, I remember she burst into tears, “I just can’t do it,” she said in frustration, “I get winded just by riding down the street to the stop sign.” It...
Posted by: Kenzie Broddy @KenzieBroddy
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Seven years ago Lee Pettersen lost her husband - CFL legend Leif Pettersen - suddenly and tragically to a heart attack. Just seven short months later, while still mourning the loss with their daughters (Kate and Ali), Lee would find out from a routine check-up that she had Stage IV ovarian cancer.
This is their story.
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Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla committed 99% of their Facebook shares to charitable causes close to their hearts on the day they announced their daughter's birth. It was also #givingtuesday yesterday.
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Bob Betts remembers rocking his little girl to sleep when she was ill.
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November 2nd is an important day to the Alofs family as it is the anniversary of the passing of our Mom, Mrs. Pat Alofs. Pat was an incredible person in every way, as well as a gifted teacher and a huge NFL fan! She passed away November 2, 2002 of cancer, surrounded by her family who were also her caregivers during her illness.
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