September 30, 2011- Susan Heard
Talking more about one of my new favorite charities 46 Mommas with Momma Susan Heard. Susan is a two time Momma and she talks about the amazing experience of getting her head shaved in Washington DC and how she touched the lives of strangers on the subway asking about her t shirt. You won't want to miss this episode!
The most painful news a mother could ever receive is that her child has cancer. I NEVER thought I would receive news like this and when I did I felt helpless and lost in a sea of worry and lack of control. Other then educating myself on David's disease and caring for him and loving him there was little I could do to make a difference. And then I learned about St. Baldrick's and I realized I could chose to be bald. I
could chose to commit my life to raising money and awareness to support the fight and change the course of cancer in children. Specifically Neuroblastoma. A disease that little is known about and the life expectancy is terrible and unacceptable. The treatment itself can kill a child. I can't live with myself if I don't commit myself to change. I know David will die of this disease, but I also know I can make a difference for future families. So I am choosing to be bald-to make a statement to the world. To remind everyone that our children do get sick and die of cancer. To shock friends, family, strangers into action. To STAND UP and FIGHT the way that David fights each day to stay on this Earth.
About Mel Majoros:
Mel Majoros, currently in remission, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. On a lucky break after her cancer surgery she was offered a job as a producer on a local talk sports show in Michigan where she advocates about cancer and other health related topics. During that time she started blogging and her blog www.Thecancerwarrior.blogspot.com has been named one of the top ten breast cancer blogs by blogs.com. She brings a unique perspective to being a survivor, always keeping a positive attitude and an athletes mentality for dealing with cancer and survivorship. Prior to working in radio Mel was a 10 year veteran of the television industry working on such shows as Walker, Texas Ranger and Crossing Jordan.
