May 12, 2015 marks 4 years since my surgery and subsequent diagnosis with a grade IV brain tumor (Glioblastoma Multiforme). Thanks to my doctors and clinical care nurses in the Neuro-Oncology group at MGH, my beautiful wife and best friend Bonnie and three sons Jake, Liam and Ethan, I have outlived the average prognosis of six to fourteen months. I’ll join my family (Family Ties) this year to once again walk the Cape Ann Relay for Life. I feel very passionate about trying to give back since I feel like I have been blessed with the life I’ve been re-given and would be remiss if I didn’t try to give back to others fighting this battle. Our family walks to support those that are suffering in so many ways with a cancer diagnosis. We walk to honor the people that have come before us that have contributed their time, money and emotional effort to battle cancer so that those that followed them, like me, have more hope. We walk to help stay positive and treat not just the symptoms but the spirit of those dealing with cancer. I know each of us face trials in our lives, but the lesson I’ve learned is that it is not what happens to you (since we all face adversity in our lives), but how we choose to deal with our challenges and live our lives that will define us. So we support each other, we walk and we believe that we will see the day when will win this battle again cancer that creates so much fear and suffering. With progress on the horizon, we continue to work together to raise awareness and money to fund research and to support families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. These strides forward are made possible with fundraising efforts, such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
See you all on the 20th of June
Dexter H. Murray Jr.
Hi Joey.
Niles Beach Sunset with the Ardelle and Boston Skyline.
Have a glorious Sunday! Karen
Karen Pischke
Gloucester MA
New 5 mile an hour signs….
Susan LaRosa submits-
Yeah… By nun 8.
Eric Schwartz submits
Joey,
This is a photo of my granddaugther Juliet today at Good Harbor today.
Lauralee Taylor
Good Morning Gloucester 