I was very privileged to attend a breakfast with Lance Armstrong this morning and sat next to the lady who started the Sunflower fund. Her son had leukemia and she said up to the day her son was diagnosed she was only marginally aware of what leukemia was and what it involved and it took just one day for her to find the rest of her life revolving around those with the disease (sadly her son did not make it and passed away at the age of 17). Amazingly since the founding of the The Sunflower Fund, bonemarrow donors in SA have gone from 60 odd to almost 70 000- incredible work. So I urge any of you to go give your blood- it only take 30 minutes and involves taking one small blood sample.
Thank you so much for the incredible support that has been shown so far to help those who need it most.
If you have not yet made your donation to make a difference, there is still time to do so before/or after the race on Sunday.
Sitting at breakfast this morning listening to Lance Armstrong was hugely inspirational. Being reminded of what he had to go through to get to where he is now and in the process giving so much back is very humbling indeed.
Here are a few facts and thoughts to ponder over:
15 tumours and lesions in testicles, abdomen, lungs and brain
2 surgeries to remove cancer fromt eh testicles and brain
4 rounds of chemotherapy
14 years cancer free
Doctors gave him a 20% chance of survival,
The cycling world gave him a 0% chance of returning
……
7 consecutive Tour De France victories since
To those cycling may the wind be behind your back, and to those supporting may you enjoy the day.
Many Thanks,
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