What Do We Blame For Birthdays?

eGreetings!

Drew Olanoff’s birthday was on Monday. Now, normally I’d say a simple “Happy Birthday!” and be done with it. However, realizing it was Drew’s birthday gave me pause, and made me think…

Six months ago, Drew was completely sure what his future held. He was diagnosed with cancer back in May, and the fight began. He finished up his last chemo treatment a week ago, and the doctors have given him the awesome news that his tumors are gone. He is free of that stupid disease, hopefully forever. He continues his fight against cancer, with the support of many thousands of people… including Drew Carey. In order to help raise money for the Livestrong foundation, all you have to do is click that little “Follow” button on Drew Carey’s Twitter page (@drewfromtv). For every follower — up to one million — that Drew gets prior to midnight on New Year’s Eve, he will donate one more dollar. How cool is that?

Thinking about all of this, and Drew O’s birthday, kind of puts life into perspective a little, eh? It makes one remember to stop and be thankful for what we have… right here, right now. It makes us want to push ourselves a little harder to do the things we promised ourselves we would do. It makes us want to reach out and tell those we care about that we do, in fact, love them.

Cancer touches everyone. EVERYONE. In some way or another, your life will be affected by cancer at some point. Even though Drew’s personal fight may have come to an end, the war has only begun. Keep doing your part in kicking cancer’s ass, everyone. We won’t rest until we eradicate it for good.

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