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Welcome to our Inspirational Stories. Here you will find links to heartwarming stories
of courageous individuals who have been touched by the causes that we support. These are
stories of courage, hope and determination. You will find valuable informational links to research
& support organizations, become inspired by incredible fundraising efforts, and witness the
loving support of family and friends.
Meet Claire ... Claire was diagnosed shortly after birth with CF in 2003. Visit the
Claire's Hope Website, designed by Claire's parents, to learn more about
this courageous young lady.
Hope For Claire - an informational background of
Claire's earliest moments & continuing treatment history. Be sure to click on the Hope For Claire
link with the rose image to see a beautiful video of Claire and her family. Don't miss the "Thoughts
Inspired By Claire" section at the bottom of their web page.
Team Claire's Hope - good informational links to
support organizations, Fundraising Walks near Pittsburgh, PA (and other areas via their Great Strides link)
as well as impressive fundraising efforts by Claire's family and friends.
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Meet Lauren ... Please be sure to see Lauren's beautifully-produced
video montage
detailing how this courageous and inspiring young lady loves her family,
her friends, attending school and enjoying life, all while bravely fighting CF.
Lauren's Great Strides Home Page - Lauren's site to keep you up to date on fundraising
efforts on Lauren's behalf with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This is a
good location to keep up on the latest news of the Black Family's Annual Sixty-Five Roses Sports Gala
in the Philadelphia, PA suburbs, where past events have included an impressive number of celebrity attendees.
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Meet Carol ... diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor, Carol documents the day she learned
of her diagnosis. She beautifully and poignantly, and at times quite humorously, describes the feelings
and emotions that she experienced on that day, as she navigates her way from her physician's office
back to the comfort of her home and family. Carol's writing is an inspirational story of
hope and humor as she begins her journey as a survivor.
"My New Reality"
Visit
Meningioma Mommas,
a wonderful online support group for those affected by meningioma brain tumors. Their website
also has an impressively extensive list of helpful brain tumor links.
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Meet Ken ... diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) in 2004 at the age of
38, Ken faced feelings of uncertainty and isolation. It didn't take long for his loving wife Ann to
become incredibly motivated to learn more about YOPD and ask what she could do to help. Inspired
by his wife, Ken worked with Ann to create team walks and fundraising events at first. Today, their
determination, dedication and drive has blossomed into an impressive non-profit organization (pending approval
09/2007) dedicated to raising awareness about YOPD called
Focus On A Cure Foundation for
Parkinson's. Learn more about their tremendous dedication to finding a cure for Parkinson's
Disease. This is a fabulous informational website.
"Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does
with what happens to him." -- Ken & Ann
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Do you have an inspirational story you would like for us to consider adding to our website?
If so, contact us to tell us about your story.
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